Whale Sharks were considered as one of the endangered species in the world today aside from holding the records as the world’s largest sea mammal. The whale sharks or butanding was commonly found in the province of Sorsogon but some of this creatures were also spotted in the Cebu province.
One of the most interesting topics online for the past few days was the posting of the whale sharks being maltreated by humans who were ignorant with the importance of those mammals. Touching and going near to the whale shark were prohibited.
Photos of the whale shark being used as a surf board immediately catches the attentions of the netizens who were concerned with the situations of the mammals and the misinformed public regarding whale shark interaction.
The photos have been viral already for the past few weeks and some of the people who were involved in the incidents already admitted their mistakes on national TV and apologized for their acts.
Meanwhile here are some photos of the Whale Shark being maltreated by misinformed public and tourist who goes nearer to the mammals.
