Georgia Aquarium Whale Shark Dies: Reactions to Loss and Concerns on Captivity
The Georgia Aquarium sadly announced the passing of Taroko, its male whale shark, after nearly two decades at the facility. The decision to euthanize Taroko was made Wednesday night due to a decline in his health and behavior, despite veterinary interventions. Since arriving in 2007, Taroko captivated over 43 million visitors and contributed valuable data about whale shark biology. A necropsy will be performed to determine the cause of his health issues.
John Q. Hosedrinker