Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Beluga Whale Extinguishes Man's Cigarette at China Aquarium
A man was smoking a cigarette in a no-smoking area at an aquarium in China.
Even though the staff told him to stop, he kept smoking.
Then, a beluga whale in the tank sprayed water and put out his cigarette.
It turned out this was part of a video to show why you shouldn't smoke in places where it's not allowed.
People online thought it was funny and clever, and it reminded everyone to follow the rules.
A man ignored no-smoking signs and lit a cigarette in the beluga interaction area at Dalian Ocean World in China.
Aquarium staff repeatedly asked him to stop, but he continued smoking.
A beluga whale sprayed a jet of water, extinguishing the man's cigarette.
The incident was part of a safety awareness video to promote fire safety and highlight the dangers of smoking in restricted zones.
The video went viral, sparking debate and amusement online, with many appreciating the creative approach and the beluga's role.
- Who
- A man and a beluga whale at Dalian Ocean World
- What
- A beluga whale extinguished a man's cigarette by spraying water
- When
- The incident occurred on December 7, 2025
- Where
- Dalian Ocean World, Dalian City, China
- Why
- The man was smoking in a no-smoking zone, and the beluga whale was part of a safety awareness video
- Location
- Dalian Ocean World, Dalian City, China
- Incident Type
- No-smoking violation
- Animal Involved
- Beluga whale
- Outcome
- Cigarette extinguished by whale
- Purpose
- Part of a safety awareness video