10/12/2026
Basking sharks are such cool animals!!!!!
Their mouths are big enough for one adult to stand up completely, but their throats are only the size of a grapefruit since they only eat zooplankton!!!!
They are the second largest shark in the ocean, growing up to 40 feet!!! However, their brains are roughly the size of a walnut!!!
Basking sharks are listed as endangered on the IUCN Red list. Threats include boat strikes, pollution, and climate change.
These gentle giants are so important to our oceans!!!!