General
Basking shark swims into Canadian marina, witness says 'never seen anything like it'
A basking shark entered the Halifax marina in Canada this week, an event described as unprecedented by local resident John Calder who witnessed the creature near Bedford Basin. Shark researcher Neil Hammerschlag confirmed the identification, noting that basking sharks are the second-largest fish species, reaching up to 10 meters, and pose no threat to humans as they feed on plankton. Although typically found in open waters, the shark’s presence in the harbor remains unexplained, with Hammerschlag speculating it may have been disoriented or unwell. Witnesses reported seeing the large shark surfacing near the shore, describing the sight as magical despite the unusual location for such a marine animal.
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