Two fisher groups clashed on Monday as they expressed opposing views on whether or not they should feed the whale sharks that have now found a home in the waters of Bohol province. At least 50 fishermen from Loay town, unhappy with dwindling catch blamed on these giant sea creatures, asked Mayor Don Ritchie Buates of the neighboring town of Alburquerque to stop the feeding of four whale sharks, locally known as “tuki-tuki” or “butanding,” that appeared in the waters of the two municipalities in September last year.

Udtohan, L. (2023, January 24). 2 groups clash over whale shark feeding in Bohol. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A10.