The whale shark was released from the net after an hour long struggle. PHOTO: WWF-Pakistan
A gillnetter boat called Al-Saira was drifting near Ormara when a 3.5-metre long whale shark became trapped in the net.
The captain of the boat, Muhammad Ismail released the endangered animal upon finding it captured. It took more than an hour to get the struggling shark free.
During February 2013, fishermen had killed a female species of the shark whose carcass was brought to the Karachi Fish Harbour.
Whale sharks are occasionally found from the area but the strength of their population is not yet known. Their only mortal enemies continue to be fishing gears.
Rab Nawaz, Director WWF-Pakistan urged stakeholders to take concrete steps for the protection of the species in Pakistan.
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Realy it's a noble work , and those involved deserve oue appriciation and support .
good fisherman . good job done
Allah Almighty bless the fishermen for releasing the trapped whale shark. It takes a good heart and kindness to save the other living species on the planet. Shabash and Salams
Commendable step by the fishermen. Whale sharks are a magnificient species.
Well Done Pakistan! Our animals are a gift and we should look after them bravo pakistan !
Well Done ! Its important we keep Pakistan animals well and alive just like the Sindhi Dolhphins are animals are a gift and we must make sure we look after them