Fishing for Basking shark

Cetorhinus maximus
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The basking shark is a large, slow-moving filter feeder found in temperate oceans worldwide. It has a conical snout and a large mouth, which it uses to feed on plankton. Typically reaching lengths of up to 480 inches and weighing around 10,000 pounds, it is known for its gentle nature and tendency to swim near the surface. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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