Stranding definition: the condition of having run aground and almost helpless to move to deeper waters.
Amidst international and national law about whale sharks, the following are threats to the whale sharks that cause them to strand and/or die:
Presidential Administrative Order 282 was signed March 16, 2010 to intensify the protection of whale sharks in the Philippines. Under Section 2 of the said order, the following are mandated to act in the mandatory rescue of a wounded whale shark:
Contact the following agencies in your area for stranding response or you could email elsonaca@butandingnetwork.net or send an SMS to +639212188811.
See a list of whale shark stranding incidences in the Philippines here.