BASKING SHARK



Quick Facts

Scientific name
Cetorhinus maximus

Other names
Sunfish

Size
Up to 12.2 m (40 ft)

Weight
Up to 4000 kg (8818 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution
Offshore, oceanic waters over the continental shelf throughout the water column

Depth Range
0 - 1000 m (3280 ft)