An undated photo shows a 47-year-old woman, who is suspected of catching and slaughtering a whale shark in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

Chinese police have arrested more than 10 people for slaughtering and selling a whale shark in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Pictures of the dead shark being pulled up from water went viral online recently, triggering netizens' outcry for justice.

Local police on Wednesday arrested two men, who bought and sold the whale. The two's confessions then led police to other suspects.

A 47-year-old woman, identified as the owner of the boat in the picture, was arrested for catching and slaughtering the creature. More than 10 sailors working for her were also seized.

These people will be charged with hunting endangered wild animal.