BACOLOD CITY – The remains of a mako shark washed ashore in Barangay Linaon, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2. Barangay Councilor Jose Edgar Tomarong posted photos and a video of the fish on social media. Residents spotted the carcass and called him for assistance, and...
SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — New data shows that great white sharks are spending more time in the chilly waters off New England and Canada’s Atlantic coast. That means boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the northern waters are learning to live with the predators made famous by...
DIPACULAO, Aurora – A dead male blue shark (Prionace glauca) was found washed ashore in Barangay Lipit here on Saturday morning, prompting a rapid response from local officials and marine authorities. It was found at 10 a.m. by resident Danilo Dupale who immediately alerted barangay officials,...
A whale shark (butanding) died after being stranded in shallow waters in Balayan, Batangas despite rescue efforts mounted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local officials on Sunday, May 25. A report from the Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog said a concerned citizen alerted authorities...
A fisherman in Bulacan got the biggest surprise of his life when instead of shrimps and fishes that he was expecting to catch on his net, three baby sharks were among the wiggling marine resources he considered his catch for the day. But Rex Arceo said he released the baby sharks back into the...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel and volunteers carry the remains of a Russian tourist who died while on a scuba diving trip in Verde Island, Batangas on Feb. 27, 2025. (Photo: PCG) One of the two Russian divers who died during a scuba diving activity in Isla Verde, Batangas City last week...
BATANGAS CITY – Two Russian divers drowned while scuba diving in the shark-infested sea of Sitio Pulong Bato, Barangay San Agapito, Isla Verde, this city, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 27. TWO Russian divers drowned in the sea of Sitio Pulong Bato, Barangay San Agapito, Batangas City on...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol has taken a bold step to protect the province’s tourism by stopping whale shark interaction activities in three towns. BOHOL Gov. Aris Aumentado (seated) signs an executive order halting whale shark interaction in three towns in the province....
The Pinkfong Company announced that "Baby Shark's Big Show!" and "Baby Shark's Big Movie," the company's hit 2D animated show and feature film based on the pop culture icon from the No. 1 most viewed YouTube video, received nominations at the 3rd Annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards....
BACOLOD CITY – A whale shark was found dead on Thursday, April 18, a day after it was released back to the sea in Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, April 17. A WHALE shark was found dead on Thursday, April 18, a day after it was released in Barangay Aguisan,...
PCG personnel attend to the fishing boat which capsized after it was accidentaly hit by a whale shark off the waters of Romblon. (photo: PCG) Whale sharks are a common sight and even an exciting experience for some Filipino fishermen but when their big size would cause their boat to capsize...
The upcoming feature-length original film “Baby Shark’s Big Movie” has released a music video featuring K-pop idol group ENHYPEN. Nickelodeon and Pinkfong released the music video for “Keep Swimmin' Through,” performed by ENHYPEN, and the new single from the “Baby Shark’s Big...
