It’s amazing what whale sharks can do. Tourism and business in the city are agog over the sighting of the gentle giants, also known as “butanding,” in coastal waters just 30 meters off the city boulevard. The eight whale sharks frolicked in the water, drawing hundreds of onlookers, according to Mayor Noel Rosal. The city government wasted no time setting up a butanding interaction office for the protection of the whale sharks.

Arguelles, M. S. (2014, February 22). 'Butanding' appearance excites Legazpi folk, execs. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A8.