A Belgian shrimp fisherman rides his horse in the sea in the coastal town of Oostduinkerke, Belgium, July 29, 2019. /VCG Photo

In the small western Belgian fishing village of Oostduinkerke, fishermen use horses, rather than boats, to go shrimp fishing. It is one of the very few places in the world that still uses this technique, which dates back to the 15th century. /VCG Photo

The method utilizes horse's strength to pull the fishing net through the shallow waters of Oostduinkerke, the natural habitat of grey shrimp or Crangon crangon, just before and after low tide. /VCG Photo

Fifteen Belgian fishermen in the village use this UNESCO-recognized method several times a week to attract tourists. /VCG Photo