Credit to from @pashence_marie (@get_regrann) - Luck was on our side during day two of our research expedition with @finsattached. @j.kowitz and I were diving and exploring the beautiful waters of Costa Rica when greeted by this beautiful juvenile whale shark. Whale sharks are considered endangered by the IUCN. It’s estimated that there are only about 7,100 whale sharks in the ocean. Sadly, even the whale shark, the worlds largest shark is a victim of by-catch from trolling nets, also in some areas they are still hunted for their fins. Due to having the largest fins of all sharks it holds an extremely high price at market. I want to take a second to thank all the non-profit organizations like @finsattached that pour their heart and soul into protecting our oceans. It’s been a humbling and eye-opening experience watching the researchers and scientists tag, document, and gather the data needed to make changes to save and protect oceans. #finsattached #finsattachedmarineresearch #teamsharkwater #whaleshark #whalesharks #costsarica #wildlife #protectwildlife #wildlifeconservation #instaearth #ilovetheocean #oceanlover #bansharkfinsoup #costaricadiving #underwaterphotography - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B1NUsp1Fl3W/?igshid=1x15kpvus7jp1
