Saturday, January 3, 2009

Whale Shark Penang

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Teluk Bahang - PENANG.
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Rhincodon typus

7 m long - 2 tonnes

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Four fishermen had a surprise when an unexpected visitor swam into their nets,
near Pulau Kendi, 10 nautical miles off the coast of Teluk Bahang.
They had informed the state Department of Fisheries and would surrender the fish.
The whale shark is a filter feeding shark ;
slow-moving creature ;
playful character and poses no harm to humans
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