Brave Divers Rescued Whale Shark

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MANDATORY ONSCREEN CREDIT - Antonio Di Franca & Simone Musumeci

A brave team of divers performed an incredible rescue of a whale shark that had become caught in a piece of rope.

In December 2019, divers from Macana Maldives tour agency, Simone Musumeci and Antonio Di Franca were taking some clients on a guided dive in the island of Fuvahmulah, Maldives, when they spotted something extraordinary.

A huge whale shark was cruising the water around their boat with a thick rope tied around its body, between its head and its pectoral fins.

Simone said: “While the divers were slowly getting back on the boat, our guide Gianluca, who was on board, shouted ‘whale shark!’.

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[mickb]

The people that do these things have my utmost respect for their kindness and compassion for animals 👍🏻love the way that the whale shark seemed to come back to say “thank you” ☺️

[alexromero]

These people are the real heroes for those poor creatures without a voice. Much love and respect for them.

[DivineMizE]

What a beautiful sight to see that whale shark drift away FREE from any entanglements. Great job, guys!!

[nowmine]

This shark swims so majestically, good job to those who freed him

[lightningslayer]

These people are kind and good-hearted. We probably needed more people to do these type of stuff.

[winterfoxcloud]

That poor animal with those deep wounds from dragging that heavy piece of rope for who knows how long. God bless you guys for doing what you do and being the people you are

[Frontdesk]

You can almost feel the relief yourself when that rope comes off. It has been on for a time, pretty nasty wounds at the fins. Hope it will heal. Great job.

[googlreviews]

Thank you to all divers and people involved in such projects, you guys restore faith in humanity. ❤️
Much Love from 🇨🇦

[lybov]

Смотришь и такое напряжение, так хочется помочь.Хорошо, что есть такие люди, которые помогают животным.

[firefighterJP]

I haven't read all the remarks, but I have high respect for these divers risking a dive injury as you can see they stay with this beautiful whale shark despite it's rapid change of depth.

[decorasanto]

Who in the world would hit unlike to such a beautiful act.

[KennethWanyaga]

The world needs more of men of your caliber. Salute Gentlemen.

[Сойкаптушка]

Какая красивая акула! Спасибо этим добрым и смелым людям, которые освободили её от мучений! Желаю им всем здоровья и долгой жизни!

[gourabchatterjee]

The last minute touch of the human hand with the shark fin made me feel that our planet is beautiful 🙂

[ЮлияРыжова-ий]

Kind people who helped the whale shark, your kindness will stay with you forever! Bless you! ❤🙏

[goodday]

Those people in water deserve the highest award on this planet., job well done.

[thewelder]

That handshake near the end of video was a nice touch.

[ibexdnb]

When the whale shark swam back round and basically thanked the that.... that was touching and profound. Universal language... ❤

[michellekurtiscole]

Everyone in that video, including the shark had one of the best days of their lives! Bravo, excellent job! Thank you!

[islamismyway]

The fact that he didnt just go away and still come back to salute the rescuers... priceless