Just when you think you’ve seen everything in the Adriatic, a whale the size of a boat shows up! Yes, you read that right — a whale was spotted swimming just 50 meters from the breakwater near Pula, and the footage was shared by the Croatian portal 24 sata. This majestic sea giant, known as Balaenoptera physalus or the fin whale, can grow up to 27 meters long and weigh a whopping 80 tons! While the Adriatic Sea is known for its biodiversity, sightings like this are extremely rare. Grgur Pleslić from the Plavi svet Institute explains that these whales live in the Mediterranean but are hard to spot because they usually explore shallower parts between islands, and have even been known to enter the Karinsko and Novigradsko seas. Despite their massive size, these whales navigate well and face no immediate danger. But let’s be honest — how often do you see whales in the Adriatic? This sighting is like having a dinosaur stroll down your street! What is the sea trying to tell us? Is this a sign of changes in our ecosystem? Or just a lucky coincidence that this sea giant decided to visit us? Either way, if you’re near Pula, keep your eyes wide open — maybe you’ll be the next lucky one to spot this giant! And if you have any funny or weird sea encounters, share them in the comments — maybe together we’ll uncover more ocean secrets!
