Dead shark seen in Zamboanga City with a diaper on its face

• A dead juvenile reef shark was found floating near Sta. Cruz Island in Zamboanga City

• In a report by GMA Regional TV's 'BalitamBayan,' a diaper was stuck on the shark’s face and was believed to have caused its death

• The diver who saw the shark said it was his first time seeing such a case in 15 years

• Concerns were raised about growing sea pollution and its danger to marine life

A dead juvenile reef shark was spotted floating in the waters near Sta. Cruz Island in Zamboanga City on Wednesday morning.

A diaper was covering the shark’s face and was suspected to be the cause of its death.

Diver Harvey Yap, who shared a video of the scene online, said he saw the shark as they passed through the area on a boat heading to Sta. Cruz Island.

Strong waves stopped him from retrieving the shark from the water.

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Yap believed the diaper blocked the shark and caused the tragic outcome.

He also said it was his first time in 15 years of diving in the area to witness a dead reef shark.

Yap expressed worry about sea pollution, pointing out plastic waste and ropes that harm the coral reef, which serves as a home for reef sharks.

GMA Regional TV One Mindanao is still trying to get a statement from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources regarding the issue.

A juvenile reef shark is a young reef shark that has not yet reached full size or maturity. It is smaller, less experienced, and still learning how to survive in its environment.

Reef sharks usually live in shallow, warm waters where coral reefs are found. These young sharks depend on healthy reefs for food and protection.

Like adult reef sharks, juveniles play an important role in keeping the balance of marine life, but they are more vulnerable to threats such as pollution, discarded trash, and damage to coral reefs.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh