Oh Chinese aquarium in shenzhen, Xiaomeisha Sea Worldhas sparked outrage after its unveiling. Mechanical Whale Shark As its star attraction, the New York Post reported.
Reopened on October 1 after a five-year renovation, the park attracted nearly 100,000 visitors during its week-long trial period.
However, many were disappointed to find that much was expected The whale shark There was actually a robot.
Photos shared by visitors show a gaping hole in the mechanical shark’s body, leading many to criticize the aquarium for creating unrealistic expectations. Disgruntled guests took to social media to describe the robot as “uninteresting” and express their disappointment. Entrance fee About $40.
Chinese zoos have previously been accused of misleading people by altering or altering animals. A recent case came to light when a zoo in China painted dogs to resemble pandas.
Xiaomeisha Sea World defended the decision, explaining that the robotic whale shark obeys laws that prohibit trade. Live whale sharks. However, it did little to appease angry visitors, with one saying, “I’d rather they didn’t have one than show a fake one.”
Complaints were also made regarding the live display, with some visitors citing the poor health of the fish, claiming some showed signs of white spot disease.