Manila, June 29 -- A dead male blue shark (Prionace glauca) was found washed ashore in Barangay Lipit here on Saturday morning, prompting a rapid response from local officials and marine authorities.

It was found at 10 a.m. by local Danilo Dupale, who immediately alerted village officials, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and the Municipal Agriculture Office.

Municipal Agriculture staff Luzviminda Ramos confirmed the report and coordinated with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for proper handling.

BFAR technician Aylwin Kelsey Abando said the shark's length was 2.7 meters, circumference 0.96 meters and estimated weight between 60 and 70 kilograms.

Photos and data were sent to the BFAR R...