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Some of the largest documented basking shark aggregations have occurred in temperate North Atlantic waters.
Historical accounts and modern observations describe seasonal aggregations of dozens of basking sharks feeding together near the surface. Each individual may exceed 8 to 10 meters in length.
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The combined biomass of such gatherings rivals that of large terrestrial herds. Multiple multi-ton fish moving slowly in unison create one of the ocean’s most striking spectacles.
These aggregations depend on precise timing of plankton blooms. A slight shift in ocean productivity patterns can determine whether a coastline hosts a congregation of giants or remains empty.
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