Basking Shark (Noun)
Meaning
Large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The basking shark is often mistaken for a more aggressive species due to its massive size but is actually very docile.
- Basking sharks have been spotted in coastal waters, slowly gliding near the surface, mouth wide open to filter feed on tiny fish and plankton.
- Despite their slow pace, basking sharks can grow up to 12 meters in length, making them one of the largest fish on the planet.
- A popular sight for divers, the basking shark glides effortlessly through the water as its fins propel it forward in search of an endless supply of plankton.
- Some of the most notable basking shark sightings occur in the summer months when the large fish swim near the surface to feed on massive clouds of plankton that float there.