Whale watchers in New York got a whole lot more than they bargained for this week. Two endangered whale sharks have been spotted in a rare sighting off the New York coast.
Endangered Whale Sharks Spotted In New York
Two endangered whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, estimated at 20 tons each, surfaced right alongside the Brooklyn-based American Princess cruise ship about 100 miles off the New York coast, giving passengers an up-close look at the gentle giants that few people ever get to see.
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The last notable whale shark sighting in the area dates back to August 1935, when a 32-foot shark was caught by commercial fishermen near Fire Island Inlet…