Marine researchers are investigating the death of a basking shark that washed up recently in Wellfleet. Here's what we know.

The Basking Shark’s terrifying gaping mouth, typically used to feed on plankton (Pictures: Getty Images/iStockphoto) One shark mauling in Portrush, County Antrim in Northern Ireland led to a ...

If you thought it was completely safe to swim in English seas, you may be wrong, and could encounter a seriously ‘dangerous' shark.

The basking shark is first on the list ... There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton". Next is the Mako shark, with a danger rating of 8/10. Oyster Diving identifies the Mako ...

Basking sharks, which are filter feeders and primarily eat plankton, typically feed in New England waters during the spring, summer and fall, but tend to migrate to warmer waters in the winter ...

Why basking sharks are so vulnerable to boats Like some whale species, they feed by filtering plankton near the surface, which unfortunately puts them at higher risk of being hit by boats. But unlike ...

There has been a large number of sightings of the 30-foot basking sharks around the waters of Keem Bay in the last week as they followed plankton close to the shores, much to the delight of locals and ...

Scientists in the US and Canada investigate a brain inflammation affecting great white sharks, linked to nine deaths since 2022.

Despite its enormous size, the whale shark is a gentle filter feeder that primarily consumes plankton and small fish. These gentle giants are known to socialize with swimmers and divers, presenting no ...

Have you ever wondered what the longest fish in the world are? There are approximately 34,000 species of fish in the world, with scientists discovering new species every day. While most fish are ...