Basking Shark - Mangersta Head
Mangersta, Uig, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
Type:Flora and Fauna - Marine Life
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Basking Sharks are a regular summer visitor to our coastal waters. Usually they are seen when feeding at surface, with the snout, gape, dorsal fin and tail fluke visible. They feed on plankton and are most visible in July and August.TripAdvisor
What's Nearby
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Photograph © David Wilson
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