Infographic: 5 Reasons Why Feeding Whale Sharks Should Stop

Oslob in Cebu has become a major tourist attraction since 2011 when news hit mainstream media that tourists can interact and feed whale sharks in shallow waters. It may be fun, but it should stop NOW.

5 Reasons Why Feeding Whale Sharks Should Stop

5 Reasons Why Feeding Whale Sharks Should Stop (Infographic by Save Philippine Seas)

5 Reasons Why Feeding Whale Sharks Should Stop

  1. The feeds you are giving to the whale sharks may affect their growth and reproduction.
  2. Whale sharks do not spend a lot of time in shallow waters and at the surface.
  3. Whale sharks are not supposed to stay in one site for prolonged periods of time.
  4. Whale sharks that approach feeders on a boat can make them more susceptible to injuries, poaching, and death.
  5. Whale shark’s welfare is protected by international laws. Anything that could harm them needs to be banned.

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