Noun
One of the largest species of sharks (Cetorhinus maximus), so called from its habit of basking in the sun; the liver shark, or bone shark. It inhabits the northern seas of Europe and America, and grows to a length of more than forty feet. It is a harmless species.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAt one stage, the island was known for its shark fishing, basking shark in particular was fished for its valuable liver oil. Source: Internet
A basking shark was spotted off Gurnet Point at the end of Duxbury Beach last weekend. Source: Internet
The basking shark is protected in waters within 20 kilometres of the British coast. Source: Internet
The event, which usually takes place in England, will feature many local speakers, including representatives from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, St Andrews University Marine Mammal Unit, the GRAB Trust, Open Seas and Basking Shark Scotland. Source: Internet
The teeth of plankton-feeders such as the basking shark are small and non-functional. Source: Internet
Fishermen caught a very rare basking shark off the south coast of Victoria, Australia. Source: Internet