Injuries prove fatal for red-tipped shark

Heckle the red-tipped shark died over the weekend while undergoing treatment at Dorothy Jean Memorial Hospital for a bulging eye and bleeding mouth.

The critically injured fish was taken to hospital late Friday afternoon and placed in an antifungal solution in hopes of reducing the swelling in his eye and mouth. Tank officials said they were unable to pinpoint the cause of Heckle's injuries.

Heckle is one of two red-tipped sharks added to the community aquarium by Eric Bowlin on July 12. The other shark, Jeckle, appears to be doing well despite his tankmate's ailment.

Tank officials have contacted Bowlin. No autopsy was performed, and Flush Brothers conducted a private funeral service this morning.