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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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What eats basking sharks?
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.
What sharks do not eat meat?
There are no sharks that do not eat meat. All sharks are carnivorous and feed primarily on fish, seals, squid, and other marine animals.
Is the basking shark warm blooded or cold blooded?
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.
How long does can a Basking Shark live for?
20-100 years of age
Can basking sharks can close their mouth?
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
Are there basking sharks in the US?
yes there are basking sharks in the usa
Are Basking sharks born from an egg?
Basking sharks are born from eggs.
Is saving basking sharks smart?
Yes Because Basking sharks are harmless to humans.
Do lizards eat basking sharks?
no
What eats basking sharks?
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.
Do basking sharks eat only fish?
no! basking sharks and whale sharks are the apex predetors they both eat plankton,fish,krill and squd
Would a basking shark eat a seal?
No, as basking sharks are filter feeders.
Is the basking shark still alive?
yes basking sharks are still alive.
Do basking sharks prefer deep dark water or shallower ocean water?
Basking sharks normally swim close to the surface.
What shark can be a filter feeder shark?
Basking Sharks and Whale sharks
Can basking sharks close their mouth?
It is taking in plankton for food or water for air in its gills
How do basking sharks swim?
with there mouth open
