“The species, which many guessed accurately, was a basking shark, the second largest fish in the world.” The basking shark was estimated to measure about 20 feet.

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.

The average basking shark weighs around 11,000 pounds, which is about the same as some types of RVs. Compared to the whale shark, it could take nearly four basking sharks to equal the weight of a ...

If you spot a basking shark while out on the water in a kayak or a paddleboard, the Wildlife Trusts says to "remain calm and quiet", maintain a safe distance and never paddle directly at it or across ...