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A video showing two men 'surfing' on the back of a whale shark has provoked outrage online.A video showing two men 'surfing' on the back of a whale shark has provoked outrage online.
The footage shows two men standing on the back of the whale shark while being pulled along by a rope attached to a boat. They apparently taunt the whale shark as it continues to follow the boat.The footage shows two men standing on the back of the whale shark while being pulled along by a rope attached to a boat. They apparently taunt the whale shark as it continues to follow the boat.
It is unclear where the film was taken.It is unclear where the film was taken.
A tweet from the London-based marine wildlife charity Marine Conservation called the incident "unacceptable".A tweet from the London-based marine wildlife charity Marine Conservation called the incident "unacceptable".
Man rides whale #shark & technically isnt breaking any laws. This is unacceptable #whaleshark http://t.co/swYZegKFGT pic.twitter.com/5LHOZ7dloE
Whale sharks are a protected species. They are found in warm tropical waters and can grow up to 12 metres in length. They feed on plankton and small fish.Whale sharks are a protected species. They are found in warm tropical waters and can grow up to 12 metres in length. They feed on plankton and small fish.
The film shows a man attempting to 'surf' on the back of a whale shark [Youtube]    
Whale sharks are docile creatures and it is not uncommon for swimmers to be able to ride on their backs.Whale sharks are docile creatures and it is not uncommon for swimmers to be able to ride on their backs.
The men's antics have nonetheless been sharply criticised online.The men's antics have nonetheless been sharply criticised online.
  
Whale Shark 1 Dumbass Humans 0 http://t.co/X0uJxwfqGj
Why do humans always do such stupid things like attempting to SURF on a whale shark?! http://t.co/orBQRbGplW via @IFLScience
A video making the rounds shows two stupid swimmers trying to "surf" on a whale shark. In the footage, the two... http://t.co/vsxkdKL20c