Since the whale shark is a filter feeder, the divers were not at risk of being eaten A giant whale shark looked ready to snack on a pair of amazed divers off the coast of Tubbataha, Philippines.

Whale sharks are common in the waters off Cebu. Photograph by Aldrin Almonte / EyeEm, Getty Images Fast fact: The Philippines is one of the most megadiverse countries in the world. It is home to ...