1.5 tonne whale shark caught up in a fishing net in Krabi

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1.5 tonne whale shark caught up in a fishing net in Krabi

"We are very happy as we believe that after helping such a big animal we will be lucky in catching more fish."

By Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

  

A whale shark was found caught up in a fishing net at Ao Nang between Koh Phi Phi and Koh Khaew (Green Island) by ‘Kietwarin 3’ fishing boat over the weekend. The whale shark was 5 metres and weighed around 1.5 tons.

 

The owner of the fishing boat, 48 year old Udon Boonsuk, who is also a boat captain says “boat crews got into the water to help the whale shark out of the fishing net. It took about 10 minutes.

 

“The whale shark was following other small fish and accidentally strayed into the fishing net. This whale shark is very rare to see. We certainly didn’t want to hurt it. 

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/1-5-tonne-whale-shark-caught-up-in-a-fishing-net-in-krabi

 

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[anon789561]

"We are very happy as we believe that after helping such a big animal we will be lucky in catching more fish."

that's the spirit . . .

[observer90210]

The shark was en route to Hua Hin area and got lost ?

[PJPom]

Hooray,  good news for a change, Whalesharks are one of the most impressive aquatic creatures and to hear of one being released instead of killed is great.

A big well done to the crew,  hope your next catch is ultra profitable.

[marko kok prong]

Well the Thai's must not like whale meat then.

[RichardColeman]

Half ton of Shark, 1 ton of plastic !

[Skeptic7]

Good news and kudos to the fast action of the captain & crew. A rare thumbs up! 

[happy chappie]

Oh so they released this one not like the marbled whipray.one member pointed out to me it was ok to kill the rare whipray as he could get good money for it to put food on the family table for a couple of months.this beauty could of fed a family for years.some people's mentality is beyond belief.