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Why "tag" a whale shark?

Most species of sharks do not survive well in captivity, including whale sharks. In order to learn more about them tagging can be used to track their movements over time. But there is an alternative non-invasive method of tracking using photography.

When a whale shark is "tagged" a numbered tag is inserted on or below it's dorsal fin. Typically done with a modified spear gun. Tagging can reveal migration patterns and provide clues about species life span. There is an alternative non-invasive tracking method based on photo identification. A powerful technique because it can uniquely identify whale sharks using methods that last the lifetime of a shark which aids researchers to understand life histories and shark movements, especially important for a vulnerable and highly migratory species like the whale shark. Remains of plastic tags can sometimes be seen and when they are the tags can be so damaged by the sea water, etc that they are no longer readable. Furthermore plastic ID tags can leave wires trailing from the whale shark and can also leave pieces of metal lodged under the whale sharks skin.
 
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