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They say there are plenty of fish in the sea.
Which is a weird way to assure someone they’ll find love.
But maybe it’s very apt to this video from TikTok user @kimmberrrrly:
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“Realizing they were all swimming around him yesterday because Taroko passed away this morning,” reads the caption.
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“Visited the Georgia Aquarium yesterday,” says the description, “and was amazed at how the fish never left his side.”
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“Today I found out Taroko, the other whale shark, passed away yesterday morning. Rest in Peace Gentle Giant Taroko.”
@kimmberrrrly Visited the Georgia Aquarium yesterday and was amazed at how the fish never left his side. Today I found out Taroko, the other whale shark, passed away yesterday morning. Rest in Peace Gentle Giant Taroko. #georgiaaquarium #taroko #whaleshark #atlantageorgia #gentlegiant
Many were very saddened by this news.
Though shark socialization isn’t equivalent to that of humans.
And as a matter of fact…
Still stings, though.
While many non-human animals have been observed in grieving practices, the behavior of these fish is very standard, and not likely related.
Still a wondrous little bit of nature, though.
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