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
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Basking shark
251 in · 5968 lb
Basking shark
200 in · 10000 lb
Basking shark
100 in · 100 lb
Basking shark
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