Oslob Whale Shark Watching

Whale sharks can be seen in a small barangay Tan-awan, which is 10 km away from the center town of Oslob. Whale shark watching in Cebu started last September 2011 and it became popular all over the world when the news hit in the internet last November 2011.

By December 2011, local fishermen's interact with the whale sharks by feeding them that result to flocking of tourist to the beach of Tan-awan. Large numbers of tourists began arriving in Oslob not just to see the whale sharks being fed but also to snorkel or dive with them.

Get fascinated to watch friendly creatures of the sea as you enjoy watching and swimming with the friendly whale sharks! Come and enjoy the adventure of lifetime experience.

The history of the Oslob whale sharks Rhincodon Typus, also known locally as Tuki, was listed by World Wildlife Organization as an endangered species. Since the 1980s, these whale sharks are seen in Oslob's waters. The whale shark was considered a pest by Oslob's fisherman, who thought it would destroy their fishing nets and drive away other fish. Jerson Soriano from Tan-awan Oslob began feeding the whale shark with baby shrimps or krill after it kept bumping its head to his banca during fishing. After the feeding, many more whale sharks of different lengths arrived at Tan-awan's shores.

Big Mama, a 9 meter long whale shark was shown. The fishermen were asked by dive resorts in the vicinity if they would be willing to guide them to the whale watching site. The fishermen initially charged P150-P200 per person for their services. However, other tour companies later offered them a higher price and the TOWSFA fishermen group was formed.

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