Difference between revisions of "Basking shark"
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The '''basking shark''' (''Cetorhinus maximus'') is the world's second largest [[fish]]. Although it can be as long as 33 feet, and weigh as much as seven tons, it is a harmless filter feeder, eating primarily [[plankton]]. Named for its habit of floating or swimming slowly at the surface, it is found in temperate waters around the world. | The '''basking shark''' (''Cetorhinus maximus'') is the world's second largest [[fish]]. Although it can be as long as 33 feet, and weigh as much as seven tons, it is a harmless filter feeder, eating primarily [[plankton]]. Named for its habit of floating or swimming slowly at the surface, it is found in temperate waters around the world. | ||
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Revision as of 02:27, September 2, 2011
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the world's second largest fish. Although it can be as long as 33 feet, and weigh as much as seven tons, it is a harmless filter feeder, eating primarily plankton. Named for its habit of floating or swimming slowly at the surface, it is found in temperate waters around the world.