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...
© Irish Basking Shark Group
PHOTO ID DATABASE
2008 - Present | Ongoing Project
AIMS:
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Obtain images of basking sharks useful for individual recognition
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Determine site fidelity of identified basking sharks in Ireland
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Establish movement links between basking shark feeding areas
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Record lifecycle changes and adaptations
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