Rare Shark with human face
The Shark with a human-like face is an endangered rare specie, and was caught by fishermen off the city of Mersin in southern Turkey. The shark has been pride of place at a counter in the city's fish market as local residents claim it is 'good' for diabetes. It has drawn so many attentions.
Traders and customers took selfies with the odd-looking shark - even giving it a pair of spectacles to accentuate its markings which look like two eyes, a nose and a mouth.
Mersin is a large city and port on the coast of southern Turkey, known locally as the Pearl of the Mediterranean.
Mersin is a large city and port on the coast of southern Turkey, known locally as the Pearl of the Mediterranean.
Mersin Fishermen's Association President Faruk Polat said the one-metre (3.28ft) shark's appearance was not its only unusual feature, as it was rarely seen in the Mediterranean .
Mr Polat said: "It usually lives in the oceans but sometimes runs off course, often due to weather conditions, and comes to the Mediterranean Sea.
"We call it the human face fish as it has eyes, nose and lips that resemble a human's. It was first seen in India where people reacted in a different manner.
"Another characteristic of this shark is that it is good for diabetes. It regulates the blood sugar level. It’s a thing that is scientifically proven.
"For this reason we freeze it and give it to our customers with diabetes and we also give it for free to cancer patients."
Mr Polat added that the common thresher was not an aggressive shark and said that it was worshiped and respected in some countries.
"Of course this is not the case in our country. We just see it as a fish. People are surprised to see that there are species in the sea that resemble us," he said.
He added: "Our priority is to give it to diabetes patients. The best part is that it is useful to those in need. If it really helps those people, we will be more than happy."
Funny stuff isn't it?...lol
God is indeed great!
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