These Fishermen Are Helping Whale Sharks Thrive | 4K UHD | Seven Worlds One Planet | BBC Earth

At almost 20 meters long, the whale shark is the largest fish in the world and, to the fishermen in the Southern Asian seas, one of the most prized in the ocean - but not because they want to catch it.

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[philiq]

Great to see that shift in what the "value" of a whale shark looks like. Kudos to the fishermen and the country for protecting them.

[chumark]

"Caring for wildlife is surely our shared responsibility."

[gillyfletcher]

I don’t get emotional often but this made me cry. May those fishermen prosper for showing such kindness 💕

[landove]

Whale shark is solitary animal. Seeing many of them in one spot is really something. Beautiful bond between two very different species sharing the same place to live. Truly remarkable. Kudos to Indonesia!!!

[Trund]

These are beautiful creatures, and so are the hearts of the fishermen who care for them.

[jurassicsushi]

So cool to see so many of them gathering together with purpose. What magnificent animals they are. Also very cool of the country and fishing industry to recognize their value in the ecosystem.

[StephenLMW]

One of if not the most beautiful animal in the world, whale sharks are truly majestic

[NightShadow]

The whale shark is the world's gentlest giant fish

[joeyjoe]

This was quite moving! Such majestic creatures!

[eddiefniii]

Why am I crying? That was INCREDIBLE ! What an experience! Wow. Just wow!

[briangaspar]

The whale shark is so beautiful. Thank you Indonesia for protecting it. I was so sad at first.

[Kyle]

"So bro, I know a place that give you good snack, yeah I did looked up a review in Kelp™ it says 5 stars"
-probably a Whale Shark

[mattsmith]

Anything with David Attenborough is good.

[cintronproductions]

Such a beautiful and gentle creature, bless them. 🌊🐋🦈

[gabrielmejia-lara]

A system catching small fish to feed bigger fish and bringing "going with the flow" a whole new meaning is truly remarkable

[ArtyMars]

All the little sucker fish that chill out swimming all over the whale fish is so cute!

[MACHOMANRANDYSAVAGE]

This is much better than the videos of rich people hounding/stalking them to snorkel and scuba for laughs

[karnelialaksmi]

What a beautiful shot in my country. Thank you.

[jewris.art]

I live in some parts of southeast asia. There is a beach were the whale sharks go regularly because they have a good relationship with the fishermen. They made it a tourist destination and boosted the income of the fishermen

[beeb.w.]

Your friend: “Hang on I gotta feed my fish real quick, it should only take a few minutes”

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