Rare Whale Shark Sighting Near Rushikonda Coast Stuns Scuba Divers
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News18•24-01-2026, 17:16
Rare Whale Shark Sighting Near Rushikonda Coast Stuns Scuba Divers
- •A whale shark, the world's largest fish, was spotted by scuba divers near Rushikonda coast in Visakhapatnam, a first for the area.
- •The 10-meter-long whale shark, an endangered species, was seen by the Dive Adda team during a regular diving session.
- •Former naval officer Bhadram Rasamsetty confirmed it's the first close encounter for divers with a whale shark off Visakhapatnam.
- •The whale shark was observed for five minutes before moving into deeper waters, with photos and videos going viral.
- •Experts are investigating why large marine creatures are frequently appearing near the Visakhapatnam coast, following a recent whale stranding at Yarada Beach.
Why It Matters: A rare whale shark sighting near Visakhapatnam highlights the region's marine biodiversity and raises ecological questions.
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