Taiwanese Fisherman Rescues Dozens Of Unborn After Their Mother Shark Died. Photos

Taiwanese fishermen have saved 68 unborn baby sharks by removing them from the wombs of their mother sharks. The two pregnant tiger sharks had died after becoming trapped in fishing nets in Changbin Township on June 13 and June 14.

The young sharks were sent to the Eastern Marine Biology Research Center where they are being measured and kept under observation. A total of 75 pups were removed by the quick thinking fishermen over the course of two days.

According to reports, the first female tiger shark was found trapped in fishing nets off the coast of Changbin Township on Monday. The shark weighed 1,102 pounds and fishermen soon realised that the female was expecting pups.

They quickly opened up the mother's womb and rescued 38 pups which were later taken to the Eastern Marine Biology Research Center and are currently being kept in large pools.

While just a day later, a second pregnant tiger shark weighing 440 pounds was found caught up in fishing nets. Fishermen managed to free all 37 pups.