August 2003
The Basking Shark is found in temperate and northern waters in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is a giant at up to 14 metres (46') and is the second largest fish after the Whale Shark.
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Western Isles, Scotland August 2003 The Basking Shark is found in temperate and northern waters in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is a giant at up to 14 metres (46') and is the second largest fish after the Whale Shark. |
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It gets its name from its habit of swimming slowly at the surface while it feeds on plankton which it captures in its enormous mouth. Despite its size it is harmless. | |||
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