It was a whale of a fail. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water park: A Chinese aquarium was ripped by angry fans after its much-hyped giant shark was revealed to be a robot.

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explaining that the multi-million yuan robotic shark was created to comply with wildlife protection laws, which prohibit the capture and trade of real whale sharks. The aquarium assured the public ...

China's Xiaomeisha Sea World aquarium is facing widespread criticism after revealing its prized whale shark exhibit is actually a robotic replica. Following a five-year renovation, the aquarium ...

An aquarium in China has been slammed over its new whale shark attraction with furious guests demanding a refund 'on-site'. Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen re-opened to much fanfare earlier ...

The robotic Whale Shark in the tank. Picture: Jam Press The aquarium has been slammed for featuring the mechanical creature. Picture: Jam Press But many were left feeling short-changed after its ...

Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen faced backlash for showcasing a mechanical whale shark after five years ... disappointment on social media. The aquarium defended the decision, citing laws against ...

the average whale shark is between 18 and 40 feet long, though the Georgia Aquarium says the largest whale shark observed was 61.7 feet long. Most weigh between 15 and 20 tons. They’re about ...