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.