Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Have you ever heard of a basking shark? They are the second largest fish in the ocean, coming in at a close second to whale sharks! These gentle giants are filter feeders, meaning they filter tiny, crustacean-like animals - called plankton - out of seawater to eat. Learn more about these amazing sharks that can be found along Canada's coasts: oceana.ca/en/marine-life/basking-shark