Feature: Robotic whale shark at marine park triggers discussion

by Xinhua writers Yuan Quan and Wang Feng

SHENZHEN, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- A large robotic whale shark at a newly opened marine park in south China has made waves in the media, sparking discussions on whether using artificial fish in such parks is a proper practice.

Measuring 5 meters long and weighing over 500 kg, the colossal robot swims in a huge tank at Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen, Guangdong Provinc