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Sogod Bay Whale Shark Encounter

The wide, deep bay of Sogod in southern Leyte hosts a regular aggregation of whale sharks from November to May, drawn by sardine blooms in the upwelling current. Unlike Oslob's controversial feeding operation, Sogod Bay encounters are wild and unbaited — the sharks drift through of their own accord and divers follow at respectful distance. The bay also offers some of the finest wall diving in the Philippines, with vertical drop-offs reaching 600 meters.

📸 Arturo de Frias Marques (CC BY-SA 4.0), Feefiona123 (CC BY-SA 4.0), NOAA (Public Domain) via Wikimedia Commons

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