A drone shot of one of 14 whale sharks or butanding sighted on Saturday (March 9, 2019) in the waters of Sarangani Bay in General Santos City. DENR-Region 12 Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria met with members of the Task Force ButandingGensan, a composite team tasked to ensure the protection and conservation of whale sharks at the Queen Tuna Park, to intensify information drive, particularly on the prohibited acts stipulated in Republic Act No. 9147, or the Wildlife Resources Protection and Conservation to prevent communities from harming the gentle giant. (Photo courtesy of BarpCanizares) ###