A group of divers has had an incredible encounter forced upon them by a gentle giant whale shark.
As the whale shark approached one of the divers, it gently tugged on his hand.The diver was at first confused and the dive team equally concerned for the welfare of one of their team!
As the shark slowly moved passed him now, he noticed what looked to be a huge commercial fishing rope wrapped around the animal, cutting into its fins. He immediately got to work to save the big guy!