Oslob is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 22,732 people. The municipality of Oslob is located 117 kms. southeast of Cebu City. It is bounded on the North by the municipality of Boljoon, on the South by the Municipality of Santander, on the East by Bohol Strait, and on the west Ginatilan.
Whale Shark
Locally know as "TUKI" or "BUTANDING" The whale shark ( Rhincodon Typus ) is the lasgest fish in the world, with it's vast size it resembles the whales from which it's common name is derived. The head is flattened and the wide mouth positioned at the tip of the snout, stretches almost wide as the body. The dorsal fin is particularly large and tail has a half-moon shape. The patterning of the body is very distinctive with it's dark greyish-blue color on the back sides and array of pale yellow blotches the under surface is pale. Stout ridges travel the length of the body, ending at the tail shaft. Five massive gill slits occur on the side of the head and within these there is a sieve like structure of cartilage, Curiously the mouth contains around 300 tiny teeth although the function of there is unknown.
HOW TO GET THERE
Location : Natalio Bacalso, Tan-awan Oslob 6025, Philippines
From Airport : Take a Taxi to South Bus Terminal, from the bus terminal look
for the Ceres Bus Bound to Bato
From Airport to South Bus Terminal Travel Time - 1 hour
Taxi Meter Fare : 250.00 - 300.00 Pesos
South Bus Terminal, Cebu City - Oslob
Bus Operate From - 1:00AM - 9:00PM
Ceres Bus Fare - 150.00 Pesos
Travel Time - 3 Hours
Guidelines
BUTANDING or Whale Shark Feeding Schedule : 6:00 - 12:30 AM
Whale Watching Only : 300.00 Pesos
Whale Watching + Snorkeling ( Exclusive of Equipments ) for Locals : 500.00 Pesos
For Foreigners : 1,000 Pesos
WaterProof Camera Rent ( Without Memory Card ) : 500.00 Pesos
WaterProof Camera Rent ( With Memory Card ) : 550.00
( Optional ) Locker Rent : 20.00 Pesos
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