Whale sharks of Oslob
Channel: Robert Pecoraro
Date: 13/02/2014

In the town of Oslob on Cebu Island in the Philippines, the locals feed krill to the whale sharks, creating a tourist spectacle.  The sightings are apparently quite reliable as it seems that the whale sharks show up each morning for their handouts.  Some people take issue with this, saying that it disrupts their natural behavior and migrations.  Not too long ago the locals were catching the sharks and cutting off their fins for soup.  Although not perfect, I think this is the better alternative.  It created a livelihood for the local population and a good reason to keep them alive and protect them.