Fisherman Thought He Caught An Orange Shark — Expert Turns Pale When He Notices This

Robert went on to explain the sinister reality behind the tracker. Sturgeon are hunted globally for their eggs, which are processed into high-grade caviar worth tens of thousands of dollars. "Poachers catch these rare specimens when they are young," Robert revealed over the phone. "They clamp these hidden satellite trackers on them and release them back into the wild.

They let the ocean feed and grow the fish for years until it reaches peak maturity and maximum egg production. Then, using the tracking signal, they hunt it down to harvest it." Robert’s voice dropped to a heavy whisper. "This species is already critically endangered. If poachers keep targeting giant breeding adults like this one, xanthic sturgeons could be completely extinct within a few short years."

Mike felt a cold knot form in his stomach. The poachers had been waiting for this exact fish to mature. "Because you posted that video online," Robert warned, "the poachers will realize it’s in shallow waters. They are tracking it right now. We have to get to it first."