An endangered female basking shark was near the surface of the water off the coast of Ireland in April when the keel of a boat cut across her back. Researchers says it's the first such recording.

A massive basking shark spotted off the coast of Block Island on Memorial Day drew comparisons to "Jaws" ahead of the film's 50th anniversary.

Basking sharks are filter feeders, so they won’t try to bite any humans. However, their skin is extremely rough, and making contact with one can cut up a human’s skin in a dangerous way.

Basking shark sighting in Rhode Island. Unlike the titular creature in "Jaws," this shark is no bloodthirsty great white.Atlantic Shark Institute executive director Jon Dodd says this is a basking ...

A 20 foot basking shark was spotted in the Great Salt Pond near Block Island on Memorial Day. The species is considered vulnerable but sightings are fairly common, especially out close to the ocean.

McInturf says only one shark at a time was tagged due to the high cost of the sensors, and that they only stay on a shark for up to 12 hours at a time, so capturing a collision may be indicative ...

A shark seen swimming near Block Island all week has been identified as a Basking shark. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:14:30 GMT (1751422470916) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Scientists – including researchers from the Oregon State University – have released what could be the first-ever video footage of a basking shark being hit by a boat. The incident happened in ...

The accompanying footage shows a massive basking shark alongside a Cape Cod whale-watching vessel on Thursday, and the excitement was palpable in the naturalist’s voice. “This is incredible!

Shocking moment an endangered basking shark is struck by a boat in Ireland's National Marine Park is caught on camera - and scientists don't know if it made it out alive ...

IN NATURE, vol. xiv. p. 313, Prof. E. Perceval Wright gives some account of the Basking Shark, with especial reference to the curious pectinated appendages which lie along the branchial arches of ...