swimming with the whale shark

Philippines
October 2, 2018 4:50am CST
This is me swimming with a whale shark in Cebu City, Philippines. It was really a great adventure. At first, I was really hesitant in making this trip since I have read that this kind of stuff destroys the natural habitat of these gentle giants. I'm sorry for this but I really enjoyed this moment. How about you guys, any recent trips you enjoyed the most? Have a great day.
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@BabeSays (8575)
• Mauritius
2 Oct 18
OMG that's awesome and scary both at the same time. What's underneath that shark? Is it a fish or baby? By the way the picture is amazing dear. Thanks for sharing.
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@BabeSays (8575)
• Mauritius
2 Oct 18
@bluestrike You didn't know there was shark where you were swimming? I thought you did it on purpose.
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
@BabeSays I know it. It's actually part of the activity/tour. I didn't notice the small fish in its belly at first I should say.
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
I didn't see that before. I think it is a fish. I was really scared at first especially if they open their mouth. It's as if I'll be eaten alive. But they really are gentle giants. Thank you
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@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
4 Oct 18
Was this in Oslob, Cebu? It’s on my bucket list!
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@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
4 Oct 18
@bluestrike I’m going to Cebu sometime this month. How much do I need to set aside for the budget?
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• Philippines
4 Oct 18
Yup. It's in oslob. When will you go?
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• Philippines
5 Oct 18
@flapiz For my trip, I spent almost 30,000 php or 780 aud for 4 days however, i went both in north and south of cebu.
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@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
2 Oct 18
we have that too in eastern indonesia, especialli in maluku (moluccas) and west papua. moluccas is in the southern of philipine
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• Philippines
3 Oct 18
Wow.that's great. Have you tried it?
@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
3 Oct 18
@bluestrike not, i am not good swimmer. even it costs much to go to there
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
4 Oct 18
Which one is the whale shark? hehe
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
4 Oct 18
@bluestrike where’s the other picture? Hehe
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• Philippines
4 Oct 18
Lol. If you've seen my other picture, you will see that i'm bigger than the whale shark.
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@Shiva49 (26686)
• Singapore
2 Oct 18
You are an adventure seeker. I recall feeling uncomfortable riding an elephant, but a horse was okay - siva
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@Shiva49 (26686)
• Singapore
2 Oct 18
@bluestrike Much more common when compared to swimming with a shark! siva
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Thank you. Wow i want to try that as well. Riding an elephant
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@debjani1 (7202)
4 Oct 18
You have lot of guts to swim with the shark. Hats off to you.
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@debjani1 (7202)
4 Oct 18
@bluestrike don't they try to bite You?
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• Philippines
5 Oct 18
@debjani1 Nope. They are busy eating fishes. They are being fed by fishermen during this time. They are really safe. You should try it.
• Philippines
4 Oct 18
Thank you. At first i admit i was scared but once you interact with them, its awesome
@rakski (123401)
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Welcome kabayan! That is an awesome photo. I would love to go there and do that too.
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
You should definitely go. It's awesome. Thank you
@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
That must have been an Adrenalin rush for you swimming near a large creature. Did you attempt to get closer? Welcome to mylot.
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Yes indeed. I accidentally touched him since he was really close to our boat. Thank you for the welcome.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Oh my me too, want to experience that adventure like swimming with whale shark.
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
You should definitely try it. It's really an adventure of a lifetime.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Some day I'm gonna do it.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
2 Oct 18
Omg ! Really amazing ..
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• Philippines
3 Oct 18
You should definitely try it.
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
2 Oct 18
You are so kind to say sorry but no need to me! You enjoy your life young man
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
2 Oct 18
@bluestrike Welcome
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Thank you for that.
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@a_jerobon (2304)
• Eldoret, Kenya
4 Oct 18
Wow that was awsome. Are they not dengerous?
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• Philippines
4 Oct 18
They arent. They really are friendly.
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@Janet357 (75646)
2 Oct 18
Was it gentle with you? I would like to sit on its back:)
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• Philippines
3 Oct 18
They are gentle giants indeed. There's a rule that one should be 3 ft away from them for their own protection.thank u
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Whoa, that's awesome! How I wish I can do that too. But unfortunately, I can't swim.
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
They do provide life vests just in case.
@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
That looks nice. I've been there too but did not try to swim with them since it was expensive.. maybe next time
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• Philippines
2 Oct 18
There's always a next time. You will definitely enjoy it.
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