"We found him in the shallows of a well-known poaching area. Fins both severed and nearly severed. Result of fin poaching. Pre-obtained scarring of un-known origin. We assume the poachers heard our boats and panicked, leaving him. He is now the first Merman to be brought into captivity, he's learning fast while recovering and trusts few staff members. We are teaching him ASL as a form of communication, he's taken a huge liking to our Chief Trainer and Handler, no one else can or will physically get close to him for fear of his teeth and defensive demeanor. Much is still unknown."