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The Gentle Sharks of the Oron Mbo
In the winding waters of the Oron Mbo River in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, where mangroves whispered secrets to the tide, lived a pod of unusual sharks. Unlike their ocean cousins with razor-sharp appetites for fish, these river dwellers were strict vegetarians. Legend said it began long ago when a great storm flooded the river with lush aquatic plants from distant lagoons. A young shark, starving amid the chaos, nibbled on the floating greens and discovered they sustained her better than any prey.
Word spread among the pod. "Why chase and bite when the river provides endless feasts?" asked the wise old matriarch, her fins scarred from forgotten battles. Soon, they foraged only on water hyacinths, river weeds, and tender mangrove roots. Their teeth, once fearsome, dulled into grinding plates perfect for munching vegetation.
The local Oron fishermen marveled at these peaceful giants gliding through the murky depths. Children tossed bundles of leaves into the water, and the sharks would surface gently, accepting the gifts without a snap. No boat was ever capsized, no net torn in anger. The vegetarians protected the river's balance, clearing invasive plants that choked the flow, allowing fish to thrive for the villagers.
But one dry season, pollution from upstream poisoned the greens. The sharks grew weak. A brave young fisher boy, remembering the tales, planted fresh aquatic herbs along the banks. The pod recovered, and in gratitude, they guided his canoe safely through hidden currents forever after.
Thus, the vegetarian sharks of Oron Mbo remain guardians of harmony, proving that even the fiercest can choose peace.