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Pakistani Fishermen Reel in 40-Foot Whale Shark (1380L)

Notes on my thoughts,

The massive whale shark, which was said to weigh between 6 and 7 tons, was

reactions and questions as I

found unconscious ten days ago about 150 kilometers from shore, according to

read:

the owner of a local fishery. By the time the fish was pulled out of the water, it

was dead.

According to the newspaper, fishermen initially called in two cranes to pull out

the giant carcass but it took at least three more to successfully get the whale

shark out of the water.

The newspaper reported it was later sold for 1.7 million Rupees, or roughly US

$18,000.

The whale shark, which is the largest fish in the sea and inhabits warm waters

around the world, is considered vulnerable by the International Union for

Conservation of Nature. In 2008, it was added to the organization's red list of

threatened species.

According to National Geographic, whale sharks may be imposing physical

specimens but they are gentle fish and sometimes allow swimmers to hitch a

ride.

Smith, S. Pakistani fishermen reel in 40-foot whale shark. World News. Feb. 9, 2012. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2012. Available at:

Pakistani Fishermen Reel In 40-Foot Whale Shark (1380l) - Middle School Reading Article Worksheet Page 2