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650 pound tiger shark caught by fishermen contained human leg, head
http://www.examiner.com/article/650-pound-tiger-shark-caught-by-fisherman-contained-human-leg-headAn enormous tiger shark caught by fishermen in the Philippines last month weighed some 650 pounds. That was impressive alone, but the weight of the ocean predator was overshadowed by what was inside the shark's belly: a human leg and head, according to a Fox News report.
The human remains inside the tiger shark, caught between Bohol and Camiguin islands, were partially digested, and the rotting aroma from decomposition was more than they could bear. However, due to folklore and cultural beliefs among Filipinos, much of the tiger shark, along with the human head and limb, were disposed of and tossed back into the sea. Many believe the soul of the dead human being will come back to haunt them. Still, the head of the shark and its fins were kept, likely as part of a delicacy for soup and stock.
"It was so disgusting. We can't bear the awful smell. We feared that the human remains may bring bad luck to us."
Even then, the thought that a man-eating shark had consumed a human being was chilling and macabre on many levels for locals. A fisherman's wife spoke to media sources about the contents of the shark and how she insisted her husband part with it after the tiger shark's jaws were set out to dry in the sun the next day....
The remains of a human found inside the tiger shark are unsettling. However, one lady survived a recent attack in Hawaii after her friend punched the sea predator several times in the face. She required 20 stitches on her fingers, but was otherwise fine. Sadly, the unknown victim inside the tiger was not so lucky.
The human remains inside the tiger shark, caught between Bohol and Camiguin islands, were partially digested, and the rotting aroma from decomposition was more than they could bear. However, due to folklore and cultural beliefs among Filipinos, much of the tiger shark, along with the human head and limb, were disposed of and tossed back into the sea. Many believe the soul of the dead human being will come back to haunt them. Still, the head of the shark and its fins were kept, likely as part of a delicacy for soup and stock.
"It was so disgusting. We can't bear the awful smell. We feared that the human remains may bring bad luck to us."
Even then, the thought that a man-eating shark had consumed a human being was chilling and macabre on many levels for locals. A fisherman's wife spoke to media sources about the contents of the shark and how she insisted her husband part with it after the tiger shark's jaws were set out to dry in the sun the next day....
The remains of a human found inside the tiger shark are unsettling. However, one lady survived a recent attack in Hawaii after her friend punched the sea predator several times in the face. She required 20 stitches on her fingers, but was otherwise fine. Sadly, the unknown victim inside the tiger was not so lucky.
No word on whether there were any tornadoes in the area.
