Whale shark sighting goes viral but prompts caution


Happy meal: The whale shark feeding near the surface, as seen in the viral TikTok video.

KOTA KINABALU: A short TikTok video showing a whale shark spotted off Bongawan, a coastal town in the Papar district about 70km south of Kota Kinabalu, has recently sparked lively discussions on social media.

The two-minute clip shows the gentle giant calmly feeding on food offered by an individual who recorded the event, surprising viewers and drawing fascination over its close interaction with humans.

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