Whale sharks may be welcome in the waters of most coastal towns due to their potential to attract tourists, but not in Loay, Bohol, where fishermen consider them a threat. Fisherfolk in Alegria Sur in Loay said they would go to the provincial board to express their sentiments and to ask officials to address the matter.

Udtohan, L. (2023, January 19). Fishers in Bohol town want whale sharks out. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A7.