A 12-meter basking shark fin in the ocean off the coast of Marbella.
Share this @internewscast.com

THIS is the dramatic moment an enormous shark was spotted near the beach in a popular Spanish tourist spot.

A viral video shows the colossal beast skulking around the waters just off the coast of Marbella.

A 12-meter basking shark fin in the ocean off the coast of Marbella.
The shark’s fin is just visible above the waterCredit: Aqua Time Marbella-SOLARPIX.COM
A 12-meter basking shark swimming near the beaches of Marbella.
The full size of the shark comes into viewCredit: Aqua Time Marbella-SOLARPIX.COM
A 12-meter basking shark swimming near the beaches of Marbella.
The vast 12-metre-long basking shark swims close to the shoreCredit: Aqua Time Marbella-SOLARPIX.COM
Illustration of map showing basking shark sighting off the coast of Spain.

On Instagram, Aqua Time Marbella, a water sports club, posted an amazing video capturing a massive basking shark swimming along the coast with remarkable clarity.

The team marvelled at the incredible rare close up sighting of the creature.

“Never in our 35-year history have we seen anything like it,” a member of the club’s team wrote.

To start with, the only thing visible is the shark’s fin as it breaks above the water.

But as the monster fish swims closer to the camera, its sheer jaw-dropping size becomes clear.

The hulking beast glides through the water, leaving onlookers stunned at its size.

But sunbathers and swimmers looking to enjoy the Spanish sun don’t need to be alarmed.

Basking sharks can grow up to an intimidating 12 metres in length, but they are not aggressive towards humans.

They are the second largest shark found in the ocean, with the biggest being the whale shark.

Their huge, gaping mouths might make them look scary, but they only feed on plankton and small fish.

Watch as eight basking sharks surround tiny canoe in middle of sea off coast of Ireland in incredible footage

Basking sharks can be found throughout European waters – including around the UK coastline.

Despite this, such close up sightings of these sharks are relatively rare.

But this is not the only recent basking shark encounter around Spanish tourist hotspots in recent weeks.

Last month, Spanish fishermen accidentally caught a 22ft basking shark in the north-eastern Catalonia region.

The startled fishermen brought it back to shore at Port de la Selva – about two hours drive northeast of Barcelona.

They alerted the area’s marine life foundation – CRAM – once they realised what they’d caught.

A widely circulated video on X captures the nerve-racking moment when the shark is hauled onto land, revealing what appears to be a fishing net caught around its tail fins.

However, the shark had died by the time they reached port.

Elsewhere, a group of fishermen wrestled a great white shark back into the water after it was caught in North Carolina.

It took the team 35-minutes to get the creature back into the ocean.

The fisherman who captured the video remarked, “Witnessing a 12-to-13-foot fish weighing between 1,400 and 1,800 pounds leap out of the water when it’s hooked is truly awe-inspiring.”

“There have been a few great whites caught in North Carolina. None of them have been as big as that one.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
FBI arrests self-proclaimed hate crime victim for allegedly setting deadly house fire

FBI Detains Alleged Hate Crime Victim Accused of Setting Fatal House Fire

The FBI in Houston, Texas, has recently reported the arrest of a…
Drum Corps International: Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps preparing for home DCI performance at Benedictine University in Lisle

Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps Gears Up for DCI Show at Benedictine University in Lisle

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) — A local drum and bugle corps is making…
State Department firing more than 1,300 employees under President Donald Trump administration plan, officials say

Trump Administration’s Plan Leads to Over 1,300 State Department Employee Dismissals, Officials Report

The State Department is set to terminate over 1,300 employees this Friday…
California clinic staffers seek to shield ICE agents from detaining Honduran landscaper

California Clinic Employees Strive to Protect Honduran Landscaper from ICE Detention

At a surgical center in California, staff members were recorded on video…
Missing 3-year-old Alabama child found safe following statewide manhunt for father

Three-Year-Old in Alabama Safely Located After Father Triggers Statewide Search

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The 3-year-old boy at the focus of a…
Ex-Jaguars employee convicted of stealing $22M from team now faces state charges

Former Jaguars Worker Convicted of $22M Theft Now Faces State Charges

Amit Patel, 32, was admitted into the Duval County Jail Tuesday afternoon…
Yeah, The ‘Always Sunny’ / ‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover Features Quinta Brunson Calling Dee a ‘Total F**king C**t,’ What About It?

Unexpected ‘Always Sunny’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover: Quinta Brunson’s Bold Insult to Dee!

If the It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and Abbott Elementary crossover is…
'I couldn't stay silent anymore'

‘I Had to Speak Up’

Actor Derek Dixon from “The Oval” has stepped forward after filing a…
Chicago's 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. wants son to replace him in City Council after retirement, drawing criticism

Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. faces backlash for proposing his son as successor in City Council’s 27th Ward after retirement

The longest-tenured member of the Chicago City Council is stepping down at…
Video still of a protestor appearing to fire a gun at agents.

Stunning Incident: Protester Allegedly Shoots at Officer During California ICE Raid on Cannabis Farm; FBI Offers $50k Reward for Information

A MASKED protester opened fire on federal agents during a tense immigration…
Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

Clash Erupts Between Protesters and Federal Agents During Southern California Farm Raid

A clash broke out on Thursday involving protesters and federal agents conducting…
Soldier walking past Patriot air defense systems at a military hub.

Russia Claims Trump is ‘Backing Terrorists’ Following US Decision to Send Weapons and Patriots to Ukraine Through NATO

RUSSIA has lashed out at Donald Trump after the US president agreed…