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.

Just think, that's a shark longer than a double-decker London bus. They can also weigh up to six tonnes and are believed to have an average lifespan of around 50 years, according to the Wildlife ...

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 ...

"It wasn't a basking shark either as their fins are floppier and wobble from side to side when moving through the water. "I have seen a couple of thresher sharks before and it wasn't one of those.

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 ...