These Fishermen Are Helping Whale Sharks Thrive | 4K UHD | Seven Worlds One Planet | BBC Earth

At almost 20 meters long, the whale shark is the largest fish in the world and, to the fishermen in the Southern Asian seas, one of the most prized in the ocean - but not because they want to catch it.
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[@philiq18]

Great to see that shift in what the "value" of a whale shark looks like. Kudos to the fishermen and the country for protecting them.

[@chumark54]

"Caring for wildlife is surely our shared responsibility."

[@Trund27]

So well said.

[@gillyfletcher328]

I don’t get emotional often but this made me cry. May those fishermen prosper for showing such kindness 💕

[@AbsurdJosh]

Yeah this was so beautiful :((

[@Pete_1986]

Sure, if it's real. BBC like to make stuff like this up in there documentaries in order to get an emotional response. It doesn't have to be true, it just has to sell.

[@theotheseaeagle]

@@Pete_1986 lol why would they make this up? The only times they’ve been known to mess up with facts is when creating “fear porn” and then that’s only when they collaborate with Netflix (like in Our Planet when they said walruses jump of cliffs because of climate change, despite it being a natural phenomenon it was only because of Netflix that they said that)

[@Pete_1986]

@TheoTheSeaEagle I already said why they would make it up. To create an emotional response. To get views. To sell. The BBC make lots of things up, not only Netflix. Remember the documentary "Wild China" where they filmed locals cockle picking on the sand and said they had been doing it sustainably for generations. It turned out they had hired locals who had never been cockle picking before and even planted the shellfish in the sand as there weren't any to begin with!

[@bend5963]

@@Pete_1986 why would they lie about something like this? Many populations of shark species in Asia *have* declined rapidly in recent years. That’s a fact. Take your irrational skepticism elsewhere

[@Trund27]

These are beautiful creatures, and so are the hearts of the fishermen who care for them.

[@landove1486]

Whale shark is solitary animal. Seeing many of them in one spot is really something. Beautiful bond between two very different species sharing the same place to live. Truly remarkable. Kudos to Indonesia!!!

[@jurassicsushi]

So cool to see so many of them gathering together with purpose. What magnificent animals they are. Also very cool of the country and fishing industry to recognize their value in the ecosystem.

[@joeyjoe7930]

This was quite moving! Such majestic creatures!

[@eddiefniii]

Why am I crying? That was INCREDIBLE ! What an experience! Wow. Just wow!

[@StephenLMW]

One of if not the most beautiful animal in the world, whale sharks are truly majestic

[@cintronproductions9430]

Such a beautiful and gentle creature, bless them. 🌊🐋🦈

[@Kyle19819]

"So bro, I know a place that give you good snack, yeah I did looked up a review in Kelp™ it says 5 stars" -probably a Whale Shark

[@darapengsooho5340]

😂

[@NightShadow720]

The whale shark is the world's gentlest giant fish

[@hayleyspurin8286]

It’s also the biggest

[@nicksharna]

@@hayleyspurin8286 blue whale

[@apersoniguess_]

@@nicksharna he said fish

[@nicksharna]

@@apersoniguess_ yeah my bad lol. Forgot blue whales are mammals.

[@apersoniguess_]

@@nicksharna all good 👍

[@Rosie-chen]

the whale shark is so gentle

[@briangaspar]

The whale shark is so beautiful. Thank you Indonesia for protecting it. I was so sad at first.

[@mattsmith8160]

Anything with David Attenborough is good.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

It's: Sir David Attenborough... 👍

[@RB_FromKerala]

salute to that fisherman

[@Mothisgae]

Your friend: “Hang on I gotta feed my fish real quick, it should only take a few minutes” The fish:

[@ArtyMars]

All the little sucker fish that chill out swimming all over the whale fish is so cute!

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

[@furinaメpininfarina]

Gentle giants of the blue planet.

[@gabrielmejia-lara5624]

A system catching small fish to feed bigger fish and bringing "going with the flow" a whole new meaning is truly remarkable

[@karnelialaksmi117]

What a beautiful shot in my country. Thank you.

[@MACHOMANRANDYSAVAGE2211]

This is much better than the videos of rich people hounding/stalking them to snorkel and scuba for laughs

[@iqbaalannaafi4944]

I know, right? Whale sharks need protection, they don't need Tiktok or Instagram shorts.

[@CaliDavis-o5y]

The timing on this is perfect. Can we get a part 2?

[@ArtyMars]

So cute they just Vibing getting a snack 😂❤

[@jlorious.art20]

I live in some parts of southeast asia. There is a beach were the whale sharks go regularly because they have a good relationship with the fishermen. They made it a tourist destination and boosted the income of the fishermen

[@sinine1100]

You know, I'd gladly pay someone a little extra so I could go out on a platform to feed a fish the size of a bus.

[@Oioioioioioi-]

respect to Indonesia and its fishermen

[@footfault1941]

"Friendship" is not a one way traffic, but is mutual, & bears fruit over long period of time! Great!

[@kamelrugbymania1329]

Live the moment with BBC Earth travelling for free , what a magnificent channel .

[@jonathantorres6305]

I like how the Whale Shark eats it puts the water and fish in its mouth. It's so satisfying.

[@guitarstella1]

my fave shark , there so beautifull and for once humans care , lovely

[@maharmugot8744]

I say that they are the most adorable sharks🥺

[@blaststorm9690]

I have never seen so many whale sharks in one spot before

[@Sassy-b6c]

Wow this is so wonderful to hear and to see them taking care of other creatures in the ocean.

[@mayrodriguez5008]

One of the most beautiful videos indeed

[@manuelortuzar2212]

This felt like watching a movie. Extraordinary

[@nunya3202]

My heart is full…

[@titanrahlgaming]

Subhannallah....I've seen other videos with one or two whale sharks, typically a mother with her calf, this is the first time I've seen a grouping for a purpose like this. Massive respect for these fishermen ❤

[@menokabhattacharjee8807]

❤ heartfelt praise for these fishermen

[@noneofyourbuisness1679]

This is too beautiful for words . . .

[@momotaroreincarnatednthtim6303]

This is extreme fish feeding i tell you. Very extraordinary. I envy these people who get close to these amazing animals.

[@serenajohnson8187]

Beautiful creatures ❤. Heartwarming to see them protected.

[@susanpitt4742]

Fantastic in every way.

[@viajesseguros]

These whale sharks are huge when you see them in person. I remember when I was in Oslob Philippines

[@kskunivarsalboy3157]

This is Hart touching and crying me Weldon you guys

[@melissahoney8317]

I think they're beautiful ❤️

[@songkasinhawaii]

Omg I was so moved

[@Marie_West]

Wow that was awesome! Thank you!

[@nimeshrana9600]

❤❤❤

[@KEEYBOX]

That's one of the beautiful things i saw

[@Pumpkintiti]

This truly moved me! TY for sharing this poignant video. More like this needs to be happening like you said all across the world 🌎 We care for our species/animals & they care for us back.

[@mariyam1511]

This got me so emotional 🥺🥺😭😭❤️❤️✨

[@lucydean1063]

Oh thank God- it’s good to see the people caring and respecting the sharks- a lot of that part of the world can learn from these good souls. Thank you for not killing these amazing creatures ❤

[@nimeshrana9600]

Nice ❤

[@spaceo8568]

Amazing. Just amazing.

[@imperia777]

This is great. Respect.

[@pacoo3712]

They could easily turn that into a tourist attraction.

[@jezzywally]

It already is. Look up Kali Lemon dive resort.

[@tredaily]

i love sharks and especially whale sharks (i know ikts a fish) and grey nurses, glad to see them being looked after

[@victoriaweasley7807]

All sharks are fish.

[@Kamall_Yahya]

.welcome to Indonesia...

[@simone222]

In Oslob, Cebu one can also enjoy witnessing this wonderful phenomenon. And there are tours that allow for swimming with whale sharks.

[@adielarico]

Also here in bohol really amazing to see the whale shark

[@unreachable2448]

So beautiful 😭

[@unnisapien9143]

so touching

[@MyDogmatix]

Everyday my son requires that we watch this at the breakfast table. I think because of this video, he loves whale sharks. He now has many types of whale shark toys.

[@souravahsan7651]

We can live with harmony

[@e4t662]

Symbiotic relationships in nature are a sign of a healthy ecosystem. So, humans haven't ruined everything quite yet apparently.

[@grumphump2728]

HOLY SMOKES. INSTANT CHANGE IN RELATIONSHIP. YOU WOULD THINK THIS IS FAKE FOOTAGE 5 YEARS AGO.

[@gabemesa3921]

How Awesome

[@elpirata5468]

this was amazing

[@romethw3465]

Let's save our animals world! Every life is a life!.. ♾

[@missymotors]

I love whale sharks, so beautiful

[@leongarcia160]

Truely BRAVO

[@LaineyBug2020]

Anyone else want to break out in "I want to be where the people are.." around 2:15?

[@AccidentalNinja]

I wouldn't think that just a handful of fish would be worth it to such a large animal.

[@off-beatdrummer]

Bruh do you know what they eat normally? KRILLS 😂. They literally filter feed.

[@alanatolstad4824]

W-O-W!

[@yaniragarcia6634]

Beautiful Nature!!!!🤩😍😘

[@landove1486]

After watching Avatar 2, and now seeing this. Oh man ... we dreamed to live in Pandora for so long, not realizing that we did all along. Our Pandora is Earth, no less magnificent. We are the Navi, we should be the protector of this planet.

[@cutecat2829]

really talented, very useful video❤️💖💕🥰

[@alyzak.8997]

I'm not crying. You are. Don't look at me.

[@Anileux]

This is a higher level of "pigeon" feeding.

[@davidhn2364]

What a unique creature out universe protect them

[@johnrecpalero4518]

That's so heart warming.

[@darrentan4579]

Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

[@jayuppercase3398]

Imagine what tourists would pay to be under the water watching these animals feed, would generate serious money

[@iuchoi]

about $200 actually

[@darapengsooho5340]

At Derawan Island, Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@AlbyzRawrr]

How do you know?

[@iMontemo]

Awesome!!!!

[@em1osmurf]

i read years ago, that humans were driving 100 species per month into extinction. this shows that it can be halted. it is always a welcomed vid when hosted by Sir David, his voice can hold you to it to the very end. thank you!

[@haggielady]

I saw a huge one in the Gulf of Mexico 20 years ago. I was gobsmacked at how large and gentle it was. Beautiful fish!

[@syednadal9142]

Thanks boss

[@jamaljames2578]

Always watching from Georgetown Guyana south America 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@samscrib8719]

This is amazing

[@fadzilhamid736]

I love whale shark 😁. Despite whale shark was among the largest fish, however whale shark also gentlest among creature in the world 😊.

[@mileshemmingg]

awesome!

[@crocowithaglocko5876]

These fishermen are absolute chads

[@smj5785]

I wonder if a man who was feeding accidentally falls in the ocean, does these whale sharks eat the man? Honestly I appreciate their work, that's why I'm asking. ❤️

[@Kris_Lighthawk]

No, just like (most) whales a wale shark only eats very small animals such as zooplankton, krill and small fish. It is quite gentle and not dangerous to humans at all. (At least not as long as the human don't attack it first)

[@Ikan_Barracuda]

Their throat is very small, they cannot swallow things bigger than a sardine

[@smj5785]

Thanks 👍👍

[@guitarstella1]

nearly all sharks are harmless to man its creating and spreading fear that doomed thier fate , its not funny

[@bduffy1215]

absolutely beautiful to see

[@carsondouglas8600]

Riveting❗👀😮

[@parayt3230]

They are very friendly indeed! Here in the caribbean (venezuela) fishermen swim with them

[@ElephantSoul]

Amazing video thanks for the

[@zelkraps5398]

our world is so beautiful, let's not take it for granted. i can't believe whalesharks made me emotional

[@YAH-1]

All Praises to YAH, TMH Creator of Heaven and Earth 🙏🏾🤎

[@vishwasgowda8419]

Imagine the first whale shark bragged with friends about free food and lured them to fishermen to prove😂

[@bilalkurdish.berlin5237]

Very cool

[@mduddin9997]

Amazing