The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second-largest living shark and fish, after the whale shark.
Regularly reaches 7–8.5 m (23–28 ft) in length with some individuals reaching 9–11 m (30–36 ft).
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Despite their large size and threatening appearance, basking sharks are not aggressive and are harmless to humans.
The basking shark is a ram feeder, filtering zooplankton, very small fish, and invertebrates.
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