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1,001 Whale Sharks Saved in Historic Conservation Milestone

1/17/2025

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The Wildlife Trust of India's "Pan India Whale Shark Project" has achieved a remarkable milestone by rescuing and releasing 1,001 whale sharks. This collaborative effort, uniting conservationists, government, and fishing communities, celebrated its latest rescue in Kerala, the 34th since 2017. Launched in 2004, the project fiercely protects these majestic creatures from entanglement and hunting threats.

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The Wildlife Trust of India's "Pan India Whale Shark Project" has achieved a remarkable milestone by rescuing and releasing 1,001 whale sharks. This collaborative effort, uniting conservationists, government, and fishing communities, celebrated its latest rescue in Kerala, the 34th since 2017. Launched in 2004, the project fiercely protects these majestic creatures from entanglement and hunting threats.