Here's another one of Cape Cod's natural wonders-the Basking Shark. These gentle giants of the sea, often misunderstood, have some surprising secrets that will change the way you see sharks forever. ⁠ ⁠ Here are just a few interesting Basking Shark facts!⁠ ⁠ 1) Cape Cod waters are a hotspot for basking sharks, with large numbers gathering here in spring and summer.⁠ ⁠ 2) Despite their massive size (up to 40 feet long), basking sharks are gentle giants that feed solely on tiny plankton.⁠ ⁠ 3) The

Lovely to watch and film this Basking Shark feeding in the plankton-rich waters of Mousa Sound this week. Aerial footage by Hugh. | Shetland Wildlife

The second largest living shark species, the basking shark, feeding in the Santa Barbara Channel. 🎥: Adam Ernster Photography They are one of three filter-feeding sharks, along with the whale shark and megamouth shark, meaning they sift out small plankton (such as krill) from the water instead of relying on teeth! | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR

Here's a really nice example demonstrating the swallowing phase of a basking shark feeding. At the start you can see what looks like chewing but this is the shark gulping back the plankton that had collected on its gill rakers. We're still taking bookings for our summer season and we do have a few day trips planned for those that don't have as much time - although the longer you come for the more chances of great encounters like this! https://baskingsharkscotland.co.uk/our-tours/one-day-tours/ba