AFTER eight years in the care of Two Oceans Aquarium, Blue, a female ragged-tooth shark, has returned home to the ocean.
On March 18, as part of ongoing shark conservation efforts, Blue was successfully released at Struisbaai.
“Catch and release is a central component of the Aquarium’s ragged-tooth shark conservation programme,” said Dr Ilse Jenkinson, Two Oceans Aquarium veterinarian.
“The reason for temporarily including them in our exhibits is to be an ambassador species for sharks, educating our visitors on the wonder of the ocean. The message these sharks deliver is not to fear them but to be in awe and wonder of these complex animals.”
Blue arrived at the aquarium on May 3, 2018, after being rescued alongside another ragged-tooth shark, Charlie.
At the time, she weighed just 26.6kg…