Part 2 Whale Shark Gypsy of the Deep

BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE EPISODE 6 – WHALE SHARK GYPSY OF THE DEEP looks at the enigmatic whale shark. A favourite with divers the world over, this the biggest fish in the sea has attracted the imagination and attention of people all over the world.

Unfortunately this includes commercial fisherman from the Far East.

The problem is, little is known of this giant fish, the biggest of all fish. But what is known is that it is one of the world's rarest fish and unless something is done to protect it this fish will go the same way as thousands of other endangered species, it could well become extinct.

Gypsy of the Deep looks at what is happening globally to this creature. We travel to the Indian Ocean, to the Seychelles and Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, to the Philippines where the whale shark has just be declared a protected species and to Taiwan where the aggressively hunt the whale shark for restaurant and dinner tables. We see the shark market where a huge pregnant whale shark was landed and see the only pictures of more than 300 pups that were inside the whale shark ready to be born.

Until now Whale Sharks have only been seen on film as single solitary fish cruising off the coast of Western Australia. In this film we see them congregate. We also see magnificent underwater pictures, music and storytelling tell of the plight of this gentle giant.

Above the waves we meet the people who are concerned for the species future, the conservation officers and scientists in the Seychelles, Australia, Japan America and the Philippines who are fighting to save these creatures.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• shark
• whale-shark
• fish
• ocean
• sea
• endangered
• Exmouth
• Philippines
• Taiwan
• Seychelles
• giant
• Australia
• animals
• wildlife
• nature
• environment
• conservation
• bio-diversity

[SepherSerado]

Why is mindlessness seen as beauty? It's the hoover of the deep. There are honestly better causes in the worlds. I think everyone needs to learn a little moderation. Stop passing the buck, people. How about a little personal accountability?

[Thebuddy04]

where is it ? in taiwan ?

[BodyX93]

the whale shark is bautiful creature cuz it look very innocent creature that wanted to live their own live

[Crystalwolf78]

These are beutiful creatures they do not hurt anyone so why do people need to hurt things I wish the world did not run on getting things with money all was freely given and people would not bother to go after things like this. One solution I say You want shark or whale or w/e catch it urself then see how many go forget it too hard lol