Donsol Whale Sharks

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Shark
gptkbp:awards Eco-tourism awards
gptkbp:behavior Filter feeding
Migrate to feeding grounds
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined body
gptkbp:climate_impact Affected by climate change
gptkbp:color Gray with white spots
gptkbp:community_involvement Local fishermen trained as guides
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:WWF_Philippines
Community-based programs
Illegal fishing practices
Increased awareness and protection efforts
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Plankton
gptkbp:education Awareness campaigns
gptkbp:eye_color Small eyes
gptkbp:famous_event Celebration of whale sharks
gptkbp:fins Large dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1998
gptkbp:gills Five pairs of gills
gptkbp:habitat Coastal waters
gptkbp:has_skin Rough texture
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Donsol Whale Sharks
gptkbp:interaction_guidelines Strict guidelines for tourists
gptkbp:interacts_with Snorkeling and diving
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Tagging and tracking programs
gptkbp:is_visible_from Best seen in clear waters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 70 years
gptkbp:local_economy Boosts tourism revenue
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Butanding
gptkbp:location gptkb:Donsol,_Philippines
gptkbp:meets Guided tours available
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migration patterns
gptkbp:photography Popular subject for marine photography
gptkbp:public_perception Gentle giants of the sea
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Protected species under Philippine law
gptkbp:reproduction Ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research Marine biology studies
Genetic diversity research
Population dynamics studies
gptkbp:research_interest Subject of marine research
gptkbp:seasonal_activities November to June
gptkbp:size Up to 18 meters
gptkbp:social_behavior Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Rhincodon_typus
gptkbp:threats Overfishing
Habitat loss
Boat strikes
gptkbp:tourism Whale shark watching
gptkbp:weight Up to 34 tons
gptkbp:wildlife Marine protected areas established
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Albay
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6