Explore how we find and tag a massive and mysterious shark: the basking shark.

The uptick in basking shark sightings near the coast could be due to “plentiful food and favorable water conditions,” Laurino said.

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Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

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An endangered female basking shark was near the surface of the water off the coast of Ireland in April when the keel of a boat cut across her back.

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The basking shark is a massive creature, growing up to 40 feet (12 meters) long, and is among the largest fish in the world — second only to the whale shark. Basking sharks are also endangered.

Cruise ship passengers in New Zealand came across a young basking shark on the beach and didn't hesitate to step in.

The uptick in basking shark sightings near the coast could be due to “plentiful food and favorable water conditions,” Laurino said.