A very large shark (Cetorhinus maximus) that measures up to about 12 meters (40 feet) in length, feeds on plankton, and often floats near the surface of water.
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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.
There are no sharks that do not eat meat. All sharks are carnivorous and feed primarily on fish, seals, squid, and other marine animals.
It's cold-blooded like all fish are.Answer:Some fish like Tuna and Swordfish have the ability to maintain their body temperature. Among sharks the "Warm-blooded" sharks (e.g. mako and white sharks) can also do this. The basking shark is not included in this group.
20-100 years of age
No, the basking shark is the 2nd biggest shark in the world but eat the same thing as the whale shark ONLY KRILL, YOU WOULDN'T FIT IN SIDE
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