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[via SAYOR]

Another captive whale shark has died suddenly, this one in Japan.

The cause of the death of the 5.4-meter-long female whale shark, named Yu-chan, is unknown, according to officials. The fish is believed to be 12 to 13 years old.

• Popular whale shark dies mysteriously
• See also: Ralph, one of the Georgia Aquarium whale sharks, dies suddenly