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Well the basking shark eats mostly plankton.

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How does a basking shark cacth their prey?

the basking shark feeds on plankton which lives in the water so all it has to do is swim around


How fast can a basking shark swim?

The basking shark can swim up to 4-6 miles per hour. They generally do not swim fast unless they are hunting prey.


Is the basking shark dangerous?

The basking shark is not an aggressive or dangerous shark.


What is the largest shark found in british coastal waters?

The basking shark is the largest shark found in British coastal waters. It can grow up to 26 feet in length, but poses no threat to humans as it is a filter-feeder.


How much teeth does a Basking shark have?

An Adult Basking shark has 500 teeth.


Do basking shark eat meat?

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How often do basking sharks eat?

They would stalk their prey, swim up to them unnoticed (usually from behind or under) and sink their razor-sharp teeth into the flesh of their prey and devour it by tearing it into pieces if it was a big one.


What is the second biggest shark alive?

Basking Shark


Is there a plankton eating hammerhead shark?

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What the whale shark nick name?

The Basking Shark


Is a basking shark unicellular?

no


Are there any other sharks longer than a whale shark?

No, but the basking shark comes close. The whale shark can be 45 feet and more, and the basking shark reaches 37 feet.