Rappler's latest stories on whale shark
Whale sharks return to Camiguin, gov't asks tourists, locals to let them be
The whale sharks' newfound presence gives high hopes that these gentle marine giants are back to stay and will repopulate
‘Largest number in years’: Over 100 new whale sharks spotted in Donsol
The sighting of 'very young' whale shark juveniles 'suggests that Ticao Pass may be a pupping ground for whale sharks, further increasing the ecological significance of the area,' says the World Wide Fund for Nature
Stranded juvenile whale shark dies in Masbate
Officials say a local saw the butanding trying to swim back after being beached but the low tide had set in fast, preventing it to go back to the waters
Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico
These massive creatures with a Latin name Rhincodon typus come close to shore, to the delight of tourists who converge on the area in boats carrying 10 people
Lions, chimps, sharks get added protection under UN convention
Host country the Philippines lobbies for the inclusion of the whale shark, which has become a major tourist attraction
Dead whale shark spotted in Cavite waters
The dead whale shark is found in the vicinity of Tanza Bay in Cavite province on Saturday September 9
Philippines to host international wildlife conference
This is the first time that the Philippines will host a meeting this huge This is the first COP that will be held in the Philippines says Environment Undersecretary Ernesto Adobo Jr
Swimming with whale sharks? Don't copy these snorkelers!
A viral video reminds us why it s wrong to touch whale sharks and how we can be better stewards of these gentle giants
VIRAL: Does Cebu town mayor really want whale sharks killed?
Dumanjug Mayor Nelson Garcia won t be in the position to make good on his threat
Every shark counts
Whale sharks also known as butanding are protected by Philippine law
900th whale shark found in the Philippines
The discovery of the 900th whale shark in the Philippines shows there is progress in the conservation efforts; however there is still work to be done to ensure the species survival
#PugadBaboy: Capt. Stupid punchline 2
Miriam hits Napeñas, media freedom declines, nurse with MERS pregnant | The wRap
Senator Miriam Santiago hits police officials for mishandling operations Media freedom declines because of extremist groups The Filipina nurse diagnosed with MERS is pregnant
Cebu town mayor: Kill whale sharks, dolphins
The mayor of Dumanjug in Cebu province says the sea creatures are responsible for the fish shortage in Tañon Strait one of the country s biggest fishing grounds
Cendrawasih Bay: Where whale sharks visit every day
In most parts of the world swimming with whale sharks is a seasonal event But in Papua s Cendrawasih Bay which boasts of 40 meter visibility these gentle giants visit every day
Shark tales on Shark Week
After nearly 40 years we now know that sharks are not the mindless man eating predator we once believed them to be It is actually the other way around
Whale shark found dead in Cavite
Its cause of death is still under investigation
Get stoked: 7 lesser-known PH surf spots
‘Tis the season of rains typhoons and surfing
Whale shark photo shoot sparks eco-tourism debate online
It is eco terrorism not tourism says Albay Gov Joey Salceda
Oslob’s shark tales
The Save Philippine Seas head mermaid tells us why butanding feeding in Oslob MUST be stopped
Swimming with whale sharks
A travel blogger shares her experience of swimming with the butanding for the first time
[PH Travel] Running with sardines
What s it like to swim with a gigantic school of fish and be eye to eye with a shark?
Viral butanding photo prompts info campaign
Government agencies mount an information campaign on the proper handling of butanding following a controversial photo
Viral photos show problem in 'whale shark tourism'
The viral Facebook photo of a woman standing on a butanding shows problems on tourists discipline and area management
