According
to the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, an exceedingly rare
megamouth shark washed ashore in Marigondon, Pioduran, Albay yesterday
morning. The specimen, which was no longer alive, was thought to be
only the 60th sighting of the species ever (though experts are still
debating the number).
Cause of death of
the 15-foot long shark is still unknown. The specimen has been stored
on ice until specialists arrive to examine it.
The common name of this docile, deep-dwelling species refers to the disproportionate size of its massive head and the large capacity of its mouth, which the shark keeps open as it swims in order to catch plankton and jellyfish.
See a video about a scientist's fascinating encounter with a megamouth in the wild below. Read more about the Philippines specimen here, and see the Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines' Facebook post about the event here.
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