PUBLISHED: 7 Does 2025 at 04: 37
Officials have launched a search and rescue operation after a whale shark was discovered Sunday entangled in hunting gear dust near Richelieu Rock in the Surin Islands marine park.
When divers and the Deep Andaman Queen dive vessel’s crew were scuba-diving close to the site, according to Atthapol Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation ( DNP ).
The shark shark’s tail was wrapped in old wire or fishing net debris, which is thought to be intelligent and between six and seven meters long.
After that, a dive team searched the area, but the procedure was hampered by poor presence caused by dark water. The Deep Andaman Queen team reported two observations on Sunday despite not having seen the dog.
Mr. Atthapol stated that all leaping vessels close to Richelieu Rock have been informed of the presence of the dog and are asking divers to stay safe distance from the whale sharks for both their own safety and for the fish’s protection if they come across it.
The Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Centre, the DNP, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources have all been assigned to a recovery program.
Three teams make up the recovery function: one to remove the dirt, another to guide the dog, and the second to ensure the security of everyone involved.
Authorities believe the connection could endanger the animal’s success, so calls to Hotline 1362 should be made right away.