Pesky People Chasing Whales

I have no idea why there are so many people, especially in kayaks, chasing after peaceful whales and dolphins. Do they think it's amusing to the creatures they taunt with their presence? Do they think that when the mammal breeches the surface it's doing it to say hi to them. I think not. Situations like this show that some simple sea creatures can have more sense than the simple minded land creatures. The only time people should involve themselves in the activities of these creatures is when their lives have been pout at risk and the humans are there strictly to help but not interfere.