The Philippine Wildlife :: Rare Animals in the Philippines
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Butanding or the Whale Shark
Butanding – The whale shark or the Butanding as what they call this mighty creatures here, is the
largest fish in the world. A group of about 40 whale sharks regularly visit this once sleepy and rustic
town, that is, the Donsol, Sorsogon from November to June, which is the most in the world. Several
years ago this tamed sea creatures was considered as a nuisance since they can capsize a fisherman’s
boat or destroy their nets because of their enormous size. Moreover, some fisherman hunted them
down for their meat. But thing change dramatically as Donsol, where this whale shark abounds in
droves became an instant eco-tourism destination. Additionally, the town thanks to these gentle
creatures, stages the fun-filled Butanding Festivalannually.
largest fish in the world. A group of about 40 whale sharks regularly visit this once sleepy and rustic
town, that is, the Donsol, Sorsogon from November to June, which is the most in the world. Several
years ago this tamed sea creatures was considered as a nuisance since they can capsize a fisherman’s
boat or destroy their nets because of their enormous size. Moreover, some fisherman hunted them
down for their meat. But thing change dramatically as Donsol, where this whale shark abounds in
droves became an instant eco-tourism destination. Additionally, the town thanks to these gentle
creatures, stages the fun-filled Butanding Festivalannually.
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