August 7, 2014

CHINA: 4,400 whale shark caught illegally


A Chinese fisherman caught a massive whale shark in the waters off Fujian province last week.

Photos of the estimated 14,5 ft, 4,400 pounds or 2,000 kilo shark being transported to market through the streets of Xiaozhi have caused a bit of a stir in China; also here is  whale shark is endangered and illegal to catch and sell.