Whale Shark Balsa Ornament art It is called “arribada” or

It is called “arribada” or “arrival” in Spanish and takes place on just a few beaches around the world including Costa Rica

Now if a larger animal happens is in danger of walking on their they fluff up their feather and pull their tail over their head and run toward the passerby in hopes it will walk in another direction

Did you know that the pacific salmon returns to its birth river to spawn

The giant panda has been on the endangered list for over 25 years

they do this in unison

Whale Shark Balsa Ornament art It is called “arribada” orWhale sharks are not actually whales but filter feeding sharks. These gentle giants have the title of largest fish. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".