Carcass of giant whale shark weighing over 5000 kg found on Balasore Beach; draws large crowd

A carcass giant Whale shark measuring more than 30 feet in length was found at Talasari in the Bhogarai beach area of Balasore on Wednesday night. The fish, estimated to weigh over 50 quintals, is the first of its size to be sighted in the region, drawing significant attention from both residents and visitors.

According to reports, five fishermen from Sahabajipur in Bhogarai had ventured into the sea on Wednesday morning for fishing. They cast their net around 700 feet from the shore, and during the process of hauling it in, the whale shark became entangled along with other fish. By the time it was brought closer, the fish had already died.

Fishermen Unable to Pull Massive Catch

The fishermen initially attempted to pull the whale shark ashore manually but were unable to do so due to its size and weight. They then tried to bring it towards the Talasari Fish Landing Centre using ropes. However, when the fish reached a point around 50 feet from the shore, the shallow water made it impossible to drag it any further.

Nearly 100 people, including fishermen and local residents, joined efforts to pull the fish onto the beach, but despite repeated attempts, the effort was unsuccessful. The presence of the massive whale shark since attracted large gatherings of tourists and locals, with many visiting the site to catch a glimpse of the rare occurrence.