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Divers Encounter Giant Endangered Whale Shark
21 Jan
Summary
- A 10-meter whale shark was spotted near Visakhapatnam.
- The sighting occurred during a routine scuba diving session.
- Whale shark live sightings at sea are extremely rare.
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, a team of scuba divers experienced a remarkable encounter with a whale shark near the Chinna Rushikonda coast. The sighting happened just off Visakhapatnam as the group was concluding a routine diving session.
The whale shark, identified as the world's largest fish and an endangered species, measured approximately 10 meters in length. Divers observed the gentle giant for several minutes as it moved peacefully near the coast, seemingly unfazed by their presence.
This live sighting at sea is exceptionally rare for the Visakhapatnam coastline, although occasional strandings have been documented. The encounter provided a brief but unforgettable glimpse of this magnificent marine creature.
