basking shark

Noun

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

Cetorhinus maximus homer fish giant shark norwegian basking shark hunting vessels

Hypernyms

mackerel shark

Examples

At 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

Close letter words and terms

baskimo Baskin basking basks in BASL Basle