Four Whale Sharks Seen Along Bonuan Coast

June 25, 2008

Release from: Gesell Capua
ABS-CBN News Online

DAGUPAN CITY - Residents of Bonuan Binloc were surprised to see four whale sharks along the coast of the beach this Tuesday around seven o'clock in the morning.

According to the residents, two were seen in the morning and around three in the afternoon, two more were noticed.

Elmer Saranglao, worker of a nearest resort, said that some fishermen were planning already to get the whale sharks and bring the meat to the market. Thios prompted him to call the attention of officials on the situation.

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said that the whale sharks were having their feeding season here.

Wesley Rosario, BFAR Dagupan center chief, said this is a good indication that the beach has lots of fish to offer for the whale sharks.

BFAR added that in 2001, there were also five whale sharks who fed along the same coastline.

Coast Guard personnel were expected to watch the whale sharks to protect them from fishermen who might catch the whale sharks for market.