Where Does Basking Shark Live?

Basking Shark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Basking Shark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic and mesopelagic, typically found from the surface down to at least 1,000 meters (3,300 feet), though most commonly observed in surface waters.

Environment

Coastal and offshore temperate waters, often near continental shelves and slopes, but also in oceanic environments. Prefers areas with high zooplankton concentrations.

Geographic range

Cosmopolitan in temperate and boreal waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Found from the Arctic to the Antarctic Circle, but most commonly observed in the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and around Australia and New Zealand.

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