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The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish in the world, after the whale shark.

Despite their large size and threatening appearance, basking sharks are not aggressive and are harmless to humans.

The basking shark can be found in all the world’s temperate oceans. It prefers 8 to 14.5 °C (46.4 to 58.1 °F) temperatures, but has been confirmed to cross the much-warmer waters at the equator.

The basking shark is often seen close to land, including bays with narrow openings.

The exact lifespan of the basking shark is unknown, but experts estimate to be about 50 years.

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Despite their large size and threatening appearance, basking sharks are not aggressive and are harmless to humans.

Did a basking shark write this?

my basking shark just domed a fella i just hope the lord forgive 'em

Not harmless when you're diving and one of these mfs approaching behind you

Pics and comparison to whale shark🤔 I swear if seen pics of both but I get them confused

this made me uncomfortable

Basking Sharks move in silence like lasagna

the whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 18.8 m. The whale shark holds many records for size in the animal kingdom, most notably being by far the largest living nonmammalian vertebrate.