REFLECTIONS ON A RARE BASKING SHARK ENCOUNTER
August 2020
Dr. Simon Berrow narrates his experience with basking sharks in the fall off West Clare. The species is often seen feeding in this area in the spring - but the seasonal timing of this experience was not the only unusual component...
© Chelsea Gray
DOWNLOADS
MALIN HEAD
BASKING SHARK HOTSPOTS
IN NORTH AND EAST WINDS
*note this is updated as of 2011
*note this is updated as of 2011
IN SOUTH AND WEST WINDS
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
Here we offer accessible downloads of scientific papers conducted by members or affiliates of the group, past and present.
2020
Lieber, L., Hall, G., Hall, J., Berrow, S., Johnston, E., Gubili, C., ... & Noble, L. R. (2020). Spatio-temporal genetic tagging of a cosmopolitan planktivorous shark provides insight to gene flow, temporal variation and site-specific re-encounters. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-17.
2019
Johnston, E. M., Mayo, P. A., Mensink, P. J., Savetsky, E., & Houghton, J. D. (2019). Serendipitous re‐sighting of a basking shark Cetorhinus maximus reveals inter‐annual connectivity between American and European coastal hotspots. Journal of Fish Biology, 95(6), 1530-1534.
2018
Johnston, E. M., Halsey, L. G., Payne, N. L., Kock, A. A., Iosilevskii, G., Whelan, B., & Houghton, J. D. (2018). Latent power of basking sharks revealed by exceptional breaching events. Biology Letters, 14(9), 20180537.
2013
Lieber, L., Berrow, S., Johnston, E., Hall, G., Hall, J., Gubili, C., ... & Noble, L. R. (2013). Mucus: aiding elasmobranch conservation through non-invasive genetic sampling. Endangered Species Research, 21(3), 215-222.
CODES OF CONDUCT AND POLICY INFORMATION
Download and share our codes of conduct, as well as infographics on current basking shark policy and legislation in Ireland.
2021
Code of conduct (English)
2021
Code of conduct (Irish)
PROJECT REPORTS
This list contains all of the reports assembled since the Inishowen Basking Shark Study Group began its concerted monitoring effort.
2019 Chelsea Gray (George Mason University)
Support for basking shark tourism in Donegal, Ireland (Msc. Thesis Report)
2018
Inishowen Costal
Explorer’s Report 2018
2017
Donegal Youth
Consultation Report
2014 Feedback from stakeholder consultation
Malin Head Ocean Centre, Marine Park and Biosphere Area Proposal (ongoing)
2012
Monster Munch Project
Final Report
2011
Inishowen Basking Shark
Study Group Report
2009
Heritage Council
Report
SHARK TRUST CODES OF CONDUCT
STCOC
For Swimmers
STCOC
For Kayakers
STCOC
For Boat Handlers
TOUR BOAT OPERATING GUIDELINES
Shark Tour
Guidelines
COASTAL EXPLORERS PROGRAMME INFORMATION
COASTAL EXPLORERS POSTER
Deadline has passed
Expression of
Interest Form
2021
Wildlife Act Fact Sheet