Occurred on April 8, 2024 / Oslob Cebu, Philippines

"A near encounter with a butanding, or whale shark, is exhilarating! You'll be snorkeling or swimming in shallow waters when suddenly, a massive shape appears beneath you. The whale shark glows with a gentle blue-gray hue as it approaches, its fins slicing through the water. You feel tiny beside this 10-meter giant, yet the guides reassure you it's harmless." Credit: @rhonald_19

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