A customer at a Rhode Island restaurant this week captured an extraordinary scene on video as a giant shark surfaced behind boaters in Great Salt Pond. In the footage, as the shark’s fins slice ...

Basking shark warning If you come across a basking shark in the ocean, the Wildlife Trusts warned people to give them "plenty of space". If you are in a boat, maintain a distance of at least 100m.

However, while these two gentle sharks are similar in size, they differ significantly in weight. The average basking shark weighs around 11,000 pounds, which is about the same as some types of RVs.

Discover the world's second-largest fish/shark - the basking shark, and learn about where to find them in the UK, if they are dangerous and more.

Basking shark warning If you come across a basking shark in the ocean, the Wildlife Trusts warned people to give them "plenty of space". If you are in a boat, maintain a distance of at least 100m. If ...