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

How incredible is this? 😍 This video footage - filmed by Atlantic Adventures - shows a large basking shark feeding in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall. More here: https://bit.ly/2yLUY5u | ITV News West Country