Watch: Visitors at Dubai Mall witness 'magical moment' of baby shark's birth inside aquarium

People at a mall in Dubai witnessed a “magical moment” as they saw a giant shark giving birth to a baby shark inside the Dubai Aquarium. 

This once-in-a-lifetime incident happened at the Emaar’s Dubai Aquarium, which is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world and an underwater zoo. The video of the unique experience was shared on Instagram by the aquarium’s management.

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The enchanting video captures the moment the baby shark emerges from its mother and glides across the water’s surface before quickly moving to the other end of the aquarium.

''Witnessing a baby shark come to life this morning at our aquarium was such a magical moment,'' the video was captioned. 

The video is going viral, and many users gushed over the "wholesome" and "beautiful" moment.

One user wrote, ''Awesome! We were there yesterday and diving, we saw that baby still with the mother, and it's miraculous to have it born today.''

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Another commented, ''So wholesome to watch this.'' A third wrote, ''How amazing.''

A fourth user said, ''They have to move him alone to a pond until he learns to eat. I am a specialist in reproducing sharks in controlled facilities.''

The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is situated at the Dubai Mall and is one of their major attractions. According to the zoo's website, it is home to thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. The place is best to encounter and feed marine animals with an underwater tunnel under a huge tank with sharks and rays.

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''Over 400 sharks and rays live in our 10 million-litre tank, including sand tiger sharks, giant groupers, and a host of other marine species. A series of carefully designed experiences will allow our visitors to come face-to-face with our aquatic residents for memorable moments with friends and family,'' the description on the website read.