According to various reports, a dead megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) was found by fishermen in Burias Pass, somewhere between Albay and Masbate provinces.
This discovery provided a glimpse of the extremely rare shark, with only less than 70 recorded sightings. According to marine biologist Christopher Bird and Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, this incident is only the 66th time a megamouth shark has been spotted.
Here’s a photo of the said megamouth shark, which locals who found it named “Toothless” due to its appearance resembling that of a “night fury” from the Disney animated film “How to Train Your Dragon.”
A video of the said megamouth shark was also posted by Nonus Enolvus on Facebook:
Post by Nonus Enolvus.
The megamouth shark was already dead when it was found. Its cause of death is still unknown. It is reportedly preserved on ice for further study.
Source: When In Manila
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