Reaching lengths of up to 11 metres, Basking Sharks are the largest fish in British waters. One of only three plankton-feeding shark species, these harmless giants reappear in our coastal waters each summer.
Don't forget to contact the Shark Trust if you see a Basking Shark - your sightings are crucial in helping understand and protect these magnificent animals!
Basking Shark Sightings Map Basking Shark Hotspots around the UK and Ireland! VIEW MAP
A Basking Shark...breaching?
Each summer the Shark Trust receives reports of 'White Sharks' breaching off the coast of Cornwall.
What many people don't realise is that Basking Sharks, like White Sharks, also leap clear of the water...regularly! Marine biologists think breaching could be part of Basking Shark courtship behaviour - read more here...
Have you seen or found a Basking Shark tag?
The Irish Basking Shark Project has been busy this season - with 115 white, red and yellow tags deployed.
Click hereto find out more about the project - and how you can help...
