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A Chinese woman carrying a large bull shark over her shoulder in a pet store.

Chinese national goes missing days after bringing home marine predator, authorities baffled

October 16, 2025 by in Biodiversity Bargains, Investments

GUANGZHOU, CHINA (October 16, 2025)—Authorities were called to an apartment in central Guangzhou this afternoon after reports of a missing woman. Li Xin-yi, 56, was reported missing by her neighbours after they visited her flat and found it empty, with the door left open.

Zhang Wei, Chief of Police, said, “We attended the scene within 30 minutes of the call coming in. On arrival, our units found no sign of Ms Li, just significant amounts of blood throughout the apartment.”

Zhang Ruoxi, Ms Li’s neighbour, said, “She was a good friend, I’m very sad that she has gone missing. Just two days before she had brought home her new pet, an adult male bull shark. She picked him up from the local Biodiversity Bargains superstore. She was so happy with her new friend. She named him Bao and he is such a delight. I bet he is devastated.”

A Chinese city apartment with a bull shark in a red-stained tank with authorities investigating

Authorities have yet to piece together exactly how Li Xin-yi disappeared.

Yang Yuxuan, General Manager at the Guangzhou Biodiversity Bargains store, said, “I recall Ms Li well. She ordered one of our large, frequently agitated bull sharks, taking advantage of our 5% new customer discount. She was provided with a pamphlet on how to care for large marine predators and even purchased a specialised feeding ladder. I do hope she is found alive and well.”

Ms Li posted on her social media shortly before her disappearance and her family have shared the image with the authorities and the press in the hopes that it assists with the investigation.

A Chinese woman stood next to a glass tank contained a large adult bull shark.

Ms Li posing with her new best friend, Bao, in the last photograph before her sudden disappearance.

While some on social media have voiced concern over the ownership of large marine predators, the Biodiversity Bargain press team put out the following statement concerning Ms Li’s disappearance:

The Biodiversity Bargains family would like to express an appropriate amount of sadness on hearing that one of our valued customers has been reported missing. We strongly reject any accusations that she came to any harm through the purchasing of a highly aggressive, large marine predator known for multiple violent attacks on humans throughout the world. We stand by our guarantee that "A best friend never bites", and our extensive contractual waiver with all customers renders us harmless against any legal action.

Kate Rutter, Press Officer, Biodiversity Bargains
A badly shredded and torn denim jacket covered in blood and sharks teeth.

A police photograph of Ms Li’s denim jacket.

Authorities have released a photograph of Ms Li’s denim jacket, which was found badly shredded and covered in blood, floating at the top of Bao’s tank. Multiple bull shark teeth were deeply embedded in the fabric. Forensic investigators have also ruled out the flimsy, loose-fitting feeding ladder as having any role in Ms Li’s disappearance.

Zhang Wei, Chief of Police, said, “We hope releasing this image will aid the investigation. While we are still piecing together Ms Li’s last movements before her disappearance, we urge the local community to be vigilant and to report any sightings of Ms Li to our officers. We have appointed an animal welfare expert to provide care and companionship to Ms Li’s beloved Bao until we are able to find her and reunite them.”

Liu Qiang, Animal Care Assistant for a local veterinary clinic, said, “I am pleased to be assigned to support Bao on behalf of Ms Li. I have tried to feed Bao, but it is clear that he has had a significant meal very recently, and should not need to eat for another few days. I will ensure his care is of the utmost standard until the return of Ms Li. I am grateful to Biodiveristy Bargains for providing three live sealions at a minimal discount to support Bao.”

A Chinese police officer gives a statement to the press.

Zhang Wei, Chief of Police, gives a statement to the press.

The investigation continues with no sign of Ms Li. Further updates will be given in due time as the investigation progresses.

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