The second-largest fish in the world and another gentle giant. It swims near the surface with its enormous mouth agape, filtering plankton through comb-like gill rakers, and is often seen basking in cool water in summer.
Best time to see a Basking Shark
The best time to see a Basking Shark is April–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 72 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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