🦈 Whale Shark Spotted Near Rushikonda!

A whale shark was reportedly spotted in the sea near Rushikonda, surprising people travelling by boat. A video showing its fin moving through the water, with Vizag’s coastline in the background, is being shared online. 🌊

Despite its name, a whale shark is not a whale. It is the world’s largest fish and can grow beyond 12 metres in length! 📏

These gentle giants mainly eat plankton, tiny fish and other small marine organisms. They are generally harmless to humans and move calmly through warm tropical waters. 🐟

People should still maintain a safe distance and avoid chasing, touching or surrounding them with boats. 🚤

Vizag recorded another confirmed whale shark sighting near Chinna Rushikonda in January 2026, when divers observed an estimated 10-metre-long whale shark close to the coast. The endangered species receives the highest level of legal protection in India. 🛡️

📍 Rushikonda, Vizag

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