It is actually unfortunate that the town doesn’t get as much tourists now as before because of unsupported claims that what they are doing is detrimental to the sharks. If the shark feeding program has no effect on their behavior and gives enough livelihood to the folks there where they are not able to send their kids to school comfortably, I’m all for that.

P.S. : Talking to one of the Oslob folks, the urban legend about the shark feeding began when one of the fisherfolk met a Korean diver who paid top money to bring him to the whale shark site. And the boatman started earning so much to the point he was the talk of the town due to his 32″ flatscreen TV. So one time they got him drunk and disclosed how he was earning more from showing the sharks instead of fishing, and the rest was history.

(One thing noted from the story was how things were before whale shark watching was the main industry: Back then since the time they established their barangay near the coast, the whale sharks were considered nuisances that ate their catch. They would even hit them with paddles to shoo them away before!)

Thanks! These were taken in June of last year, but from what I gather, the sharks are there year round. The only time the disappeared was when there was a typhoon. Warmer months would likely lead to clearer water and nicer photos. I’ve sent you an email about your 2nd inquiry.

Regards

Stewart

Thanks for your interest. I used the Canon 7D in an Aquatica underwater housing and the Tokina 10-17mm zoom lens. You can see it here:

https://stewartsy.com/aquatica-a7d-housing/

I’m also the dealer for Aquatica housings in both Vancouver and the Philippines. ;-)

Stewart