Costa Rica tourists spot 'majestic' whale shark cruising shoreline
USA Today • • science
Key Points:
- A Costa Rica tour group encountered a whale shark over 15 feet long in the shallow waters off Guanacaste, with footage captured by guide Jesus Rueda.
- The whale shark in the video is likely a juvenile, smaller than the typical 60-plus feet adults, but still large compared to other shark species.
- Whale shark sightings in Costa Rica are seasonal and more common in the southwest near the Osa Peninsula, making this sighting in northwest Guanacaste unusual.
- Guanacaste whale shark sightings usually occur near islands favored by scuba divers, highlighting the rarity of this beach encounter.
- NTG Costa Rica shared the footage, describing the moment at Nacascolo Beach as a spectacular experience with the world's largest
