Teenager Hitches a Ride On a Whale Shark

A teenage boy becomes a YouTube sensation after he hitches a ride on a Whale Shark, the world’s largest species of fish.

Chris Kreis, 19, grabbed hold of the fin of a 30ft Whale Shark in the Gulf of Mexico and was pulled along in the water for 20 seconds before letting go.

The shark swam alongside the boat and Chris took the opportunity jump in the sea and ride on the back of it. The shark tried to shake him off and Chris could sense this and let go after a few seconds.

The video has been popular with viewers questioning whether this was a brave, admirable move, or whether it was cruel on the shark.

Check out the video below and decide for yourself:

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