Guardian Whales
Humpback whales are omnivores, and therefore don’t prey on other sea creatures intentionally, and are therefore considered to be the guardians of the ocean. Whales have demonstrated this mentality towards other creatures such as dolphins and seals whenever they sense danger, constantly attempting to keep them safe from predators such as sharks.
Hauser explains how, similar to her situation, whales are known to hide other creatures under their fins to protect them from sharks and killer whales, which is when she began to put everything together.