Basking shark
Shark
- Scientific name
- Cetorhinus maximus
- Size
- 6–10 m20–33 ft
- Depth range
- 0–200 m0–656 ft
Diver notes
Filter feeder, second-largest fish in the sea. Snorkel encounters only; motorised approach is restricted in most waters.
Where to see this
- PorthkerrisCornwall · United KingdomMay Jun JulSeasonal
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