Seen very near the surface of the water along the coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. During the winter migrate to he deeper waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They spend most of their time at the surface, hence their nickname the "sun fish."
Range
The basking shark ranges throughout the north and south Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, north and south Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, off southern Australia and around New Zealand.
In Canadian waters the basking shark is often seen during the summer and fall (May to September) near and around the coastline. It ranges from White Bay and Notre Dame Bay Newfoundland, to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, on the Scotian Shelf, along the Nova Scotia coastline, in the Bay of Fundy and south towards the U.S. border.
yes there are basking sharks in the usa
Basking sharks are born from eggs.
Yes Because Basking sharks are harmless to humans.
no
Basking sharks are apex predators and typically do not have natural predators. However, they may be at risk from large sharks, such as great white sharks or tiger sharks, when they are younger or injured. Additionally, killer whales have been known to prey on basking sharks.
no! basking sharks and whale sharks are the apex predetors they both eat plankton,fish,krill and squd
No, as basking sharks are filter feeders.
yes basking sharks are still alive.
Basking sharks normally swim close to the surface.
Basking Sharks and Whale sharks
It is taking in plankton for food or water for air in its gills
with there mouth open