Giant Shark Spotted Near Marbella Beach!

Marbella Shark Sighting: Harmless Giant Causes Stir A large shark, estimated to be several meters long, was spotted near a boat off the coast of Marbella, Spain, on May 26, 2025. The video, initially posted on Instagram by Aquatime, a Marbella-based water sports company, quickly went viral. Aquatime confirmed the shark was a basking shark, a species known for its immense size but harmless nature, feeding primarily on plankton. "Despite its impressive size," stated an Aquatime representative, "it's a species innocuous to humans." The sighting caused excitement and some concern among beachgoers, highlighting both the beauty and occasional surprises of the marine environment. The incident serves as a reminder of the diverse wildlife inhabiting the waters off the Costa del Sol.