Massive Whale Shark Pulled Dead Out of Arabian Sea
- Posted on February 7, 2012 at 6:15pm by
Liz Klimas
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Pakistani fisherman pulled out a giant, dead whale shark from the Arabian Sea today at a port near the city of Karachi after it had been seen floating for 10 days.
People look upon the carcass of whale shark in Karachi, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)
The Daily Mail reports that the shark measures 40 feet — the largest whale shark on record is 41 feet long — and it took two cranes to remove the eight-ton beast from the water.
Watch as the fisherman struggle to lift the shark:
International Business Times reports that the carcass was sold for about $18,750.
The whale shark is a filter feeder, meaning it feeds on plankton and other fish that could swim into its gaping mouth. For this reason, the Daily Mail points out, the massive fish isn’t usually a threat to humans.
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Comments (41)
bluesdog
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:18amNow you can report me to the Department of Redundancy Department.
Report Post »bluesdog
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:11amHey! I think I’ve seen that painted on a cave wall!!!
Report Post »bluesdog
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:08amHey! I’ve seen that painted on a cave wall!!!
Report Post »TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:37amWhat a whale tale…and tell me why again they fished him out of the water and for what reason?
Report Post »Celeste.Christi
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:34amFirst, that whale has not been in the water 10 days.
Report Post »How and when it died? Who knows.
Why they fished it out? $18,000.
bigdaddyt46
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:29amthis is a whale of a story.
c’mon you knew someone was gonna say this, why not me??? LOL
Report Post »seldomscene
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:39am8 Tons? Those “straining”cranes don’t even feel 8 tons. How much the critter really weigh?
Report Post »Worldsapart
Posted on April 20, 2012 at 3:55pmBut it’s not a whale….
Report Post »PessimisticallyOptimistic
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:24amI love when they say stuff like “isn’t usually a threat to humans.” When the fish is bigger than the boat I’m sorry but no thank you.
Report Post »USALOVER2011
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 11:06amI know..that’s the time when I say, run for your life…LOL
Report Post »ScreaminEagle
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:58pmI hear when they cut it open they found Osama Bin Laden.I crack me up.
Report Post »ITOLDUSO
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:15amMr Oboma: sorry for the loss of the dear moochelle.
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:14amI saw the only whale shark, then in captivity, in Nago Okinawa back in 1983. It was an awesome creature.
Report Post »sdharms
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:38amSold? For what? It had been rotting for 10 days? Should have torn to pieces when pulled on.
Report Post »GrayPanther
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 11:45amWatch out for your Sushi purchases for a few weeks!
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 1:08am“Pakistani fisherman pulled out a giant, dead whale shark…”
Report Post »No, that’s a Trogan Whale Horse from India. Wait till they cut it open….BOOM!
The-Monk
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 1:07am“Pakistani fisherman pulled out a giant, dead whale shark….”
Report Post »No, that’s a Trogan Whale Horse from India. Wait till they cut it open….. BOOM!
PessimisticallyOptimistic
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:21amIt’s only funny once.
Report Post »meeester
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 10:15pmIf that skin can be tanned like leather – I want one.
Report Post »Where can these befound swimming around?
ROOSTERFISH7.8
Posted on February 8, 2012 at 12:39amI swam with one about 8 miles off the Florida east coast in 1990. We were fishing out of Stuart and spotted it basking on the surface. I slipped into the water with a mask and snorkel and was able to stay within about 10 feet of it for about 1/2 hour. Probably more like 5 minutes, but it seemed like a 1/2 hour !!
Report Post »Saw 2 other ones in the 12 years I lived down there, they both slipped away. Very gentle and very cool.
I swam with three Manatees and numerous Sea Turtles, but nothing was as cool as that dude, or dudette ( couldn’t tell :) )
Searchingforthelight
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 9:46pmIs this true or is it another green mask story?
Report Post »AnAmerican111
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 9:43pmHey look. It’s a bunch of Towel-heads getting together for lunch!
Report Post »ZAP
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 9:13pmDon’t eat the fish sandwich at Micky-Ds till this blows over
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:49pmAren’t there animals that would have been fed by this beast?
Report Post »Like birds? Until it settled at the bottom for crabs and such?
Where’s the outrage? Where’s PETA?
gelbygelb
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:49pmThat whale shark probably died of the incredible amount of POLLUTION in that water! That is some disgusting-ness!
Report Post »PJL
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:47pmLooks good for floating dead for 10 days…Somethings fishy there.
Report Post »gemmeri
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:39pmSo did they manage to kill it & try to make it look like an accident? It’s really too bad because these things are known to live for eons. I wonder if those jerks over there have been dumping toxins in their waterways? And now I’m wondering if the inspectors have ever thought to test the deep waters for bio-toxins or missing weapons? Maybe some other entity cruising the seas in that area did something to kill it & if so, it could have been our own military. The creatures of this world are the ones who really suffer for all our bulls–t. It was a beautiful fish & it would have been worth far more as a live tourist attraction than a dead weight.
Report Post »TJexcite
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:03pmLets hope it did not end up at the local market after decomposing for 10 days.
Report Post »SquirrelNYC
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:59pmWow! I hope that whale shark at least had a peaceful passing. These guys are so gentle that divers can swim closely with them, even grabbing hold of their tail and going for a ride. I’d love to see one.
Report Post »P C BE DAMNED
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:16pmThe Georgia aquarium has two of them.
Report Post »scuba13
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 8:31pmDiving with whale sharks is one of the greatest thrills anyone could ever have.
Report Post »TROONORTH
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:47pmmmmmmmm sushi mmmmmmmmmm
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:36pmDo they eat fish?
Report Post »godhatesacoward
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:51pmNo. Plankton.
Report Post »SychinLegacy
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:32pmLooks like we’re going to need a bigger boat….
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:47amNice “Jaws” reference.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on February 7, 2012 at 7:20pmLook out this is really an Iranian mini-sub.
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