The basking shark is the second-largest living shark, after the whale shark, and one of three plankton-eating shark species, along with the whale shark and megamouth shark.
Diet | Plankton, Small fish, Invertebrates |
Lifespan | 50 years |
Recorded Attacks | 0 unprovoked attacks, 0 fatal |
Habitat | Temperate oceans |
Size | 20 to 26 feet |
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