Outrage as yob tourists are filmed ‘surfing’ on the back of an endangered whale shark in Mexico

THESE photos of two cruel idiots 'surfing' on the back of an endangered whale shark off the coast of Mexico have sparked total outrage.

The shocking imaged are believed to have been taken near either Isla Holbox or Isla Mujeres, two neighbouring resort islands in the Caribbean Sea.

They depict two men, believed to be a holidaymaker and a tour operator, riding on the back of the shark, which is a protected species in Mexico.

They are both seen holding onto yellow ropes which are apparently attached to a boat off camera.

Those to have seen the outrageous images online have now called for the men to face criminal charges.

Rafiki MC wrote: "The excursion operator and tourist who climbed on that poor animal should be punished!"

EduardoD added: "That is totally unacceptable."

While Mohamed Zubair wrote: "They are uncivilised people who I condemn in the strongest manner."

Director for the Yucatan Peninsula Regional Commission Cristopher Gonzalez said: "We are trying to identify the authenticity of these images."

He added that there is no other information than what is available on social media and suggested that it may not have taken place in Mexico due to the types of rope seen in the photos.

The whale shark is the largest known extant fish species and can grow up to lengths of around 42 feet.

The largest known individual was recorded at 18.8 metres (61 feet).

Last year we published and incredible picture which captured the moment one huge whale shark loomed underneath boat packed with clueless tourists.

Tom Cannon, 26, captured the extraordinary image of the whale shark's gaping mouth earlier this week while off the coat of Western Australia.