diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_gaia_fish.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_gaia_fish.xml
index 03ef79735b..02e51d8b99 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_gaia_fish.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_gaia_fish.xml
@@ -49,4 +49,9 @@
     <BarHeight>0.666</BarHeight>
     <HeightOffset>5.0</HeightOffset>
   </StatusBars>
+  <VisualActor>
+    <SelectionShape>
+      <Footprint/>
+    </SelectionShape>
+  </VisualActor>
 </Entity>