Footage of a diver 'riding' a rare whale shark sparks furious debate online

Footage of a diver 'riding' a rare whale shark sparks furious debate online

A video making the rounds online is sparking outrage after a swimmer was reportedly seen making physical contact with — and appearing to "ride" — a rare whale shark off Maui. The footage, shared by Isaac Scharsch (@hhhnewz) on Instagram, has drawn widespread attention in part because whale shark sightings in Hawaiʻi are rare to begin with. Viewers say the clip appears to show exactly the kind of wildlife harassment that residents and conservatio…