#China: aquariums in Shanghai & Shenzen opt for robotic #whale sharks to cut costs, leaving visitors feeling deceived.

Whale Sharks - a big tourist draw - can live over 100 years but only 5 years in captivity.

https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3286578/china-aquariums-opt-robotic-whales-cut-costs-leaving-visitors-feel-deceived

China aquariums opt for robotic whales to cut costs, leaving visitors feeling deceived

An aquarium in southern China has come under scrutiny for showcasing a robotic whale shark instead of a live one, igniting passionate debates around animal welfare and consumer rights.

^{Fran Lu (South China Morning Post)}