Whale Shark Spotted Near Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach News

A whale shark, the ocean’s largest fish, stunned beachgoers off Virginia Beach—just 18 miles out—crashing a fishing tour with a front-row, tear-jerking encounter. Crystal-clear waters let passengers witness the gentle giant cruise right up to their boat, turning a planned aquarium trip into a wild, rare coastal miracle. Captain Charlie Laurens called it his most jaw-dropping sighting yet, complete with cobia schooling nearby and even a lucky catch. Nature’s biggest wonder, right in your backyard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec5e98ddb06d505f