Megamouth Shark washed up at Philippines

A strange 15- foot male megamouth shark which is almost have never seen by humans washed at the shores of  of Barangay Marigondon in Philippines on January 28 2015.

According to reports, the shark was dead when fishermen discovered it. It had been trapped in one of the fishermen's nets. After contacting local authorities, it was confirmed to be the ever elusive megamouth shark, Megachasma pelagios. With only 64 previous sightings of this type of shark ever recorded, its discovery was thrilling. The shark's cause of death has yet to be determined but it is believed its body will likely go on display at Albay Parks and Wildlife Centre in the Philippines.

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