Not many people can say they swam with whale sharks but even
fewer can say they rescued one. On Saturday, November 7th, a group
of divers near Socorro Island, Mexico, spotted a whale shark tangled in rope.
When they encountered the distressed animal again later in the day, they made
the decision to cut it free and quickly set to work at removing the rope. Whale
sharks are the largest fish in the sea, reaching lengths of 40 feet or more and
feed mostly on plankton and small fish. These gentle giants prefer the warm waters
that the tropical seas provide and are popular diving attractions because of
their docile nature. They are currently listed as a vulnerable species and still
hunted in parts of the world. Any kind of protection or aid, such as the help
these divers gave the injured whale shark, is greatly appreciated. It also illustrates that good
Samaritans can even be found underwater.
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