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[VIDEO] Terengganu Fishermen Free Whale Shark That Got Trapped In A Net

The whale shark appeared to be twice the size of their small boat.

Cover image via @qasih2022 (TikTok)

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A group of fishermen in Terengganu recently made headlines when they rescued a whale shark that had become entangled in a large fishing net in the middle of the night

In TikTok videos by @qasih2022, which have amassed more than a million views, some of the fishermen can be seen jumping into the ocean to free the whale shark, while others assist from the side of their boats.

Although the whale shark appeared to be able to swim, it struggled to break free from the net.

Tensions escalated as the enormous creature thrashed about, alongside smaller fish, in a desperate attempt to escape

More men jumped in to help, and after a few dramatic moments, the fishermen successfully pulled the net from beneath the whale shark, allowing it to swim away, along with some of their catch.

Many thanked the fishermen for braving the dangerous situation and making sure the whale shark was safely released

Image via TikTok
Image via TikTok
Image via TikTok

This isn't the first time whale sharks have been entangled in nets and ropes in the ocean:

Looking out for all creatures means caring for those in the ocean as well as on land:

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