Basking Sharks

Basking sharks are gentle giants, but they're also very powerful fish - check out the Shark Trust's Code of Conduct for safe interactions

Basking sharks are the second-largest species of shark, but unlike tabloid reports about 'monster fish', they're not terrifying at all.

The Shark Trust is asking divers and snorkellers to help with shark sightings during Global Citizen Science Month

Previous assumptions about basking sharks may be proven incorrect as a new study finds they are almost certainly warm bloooded fish

The Shark Trust has launched a new app that makes it easy for citizen scientists to get involved with shark science and conservation

Basking sharks have been granted protected status in Ireland following a major public campaign to protect the iconic species.

Research led by scientists from the University of Aberdeen suggests basking sharks travel extended distances and gather in family groups.