Yes the same creature! When it came close to the boat we knew then it was a
toothless Baskin Shark!
On Apr 25, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Kris MW <mainlandwhite@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Is this the same creature as a basking shark? sounds like it from the
description.
On Mon, Apr 25, 2022 at 4:44 PM Morgan Coffey <rustgarden@xxxxxxx
<mailto:rustgarden@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
Wowee zowee! And to see it from the DD means you were that much closer! I
have to fight the urge to jump in the water when those beasts are near. So
cool.
Sent from my phone
No time is wasted outdoors
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Subject: [cinc] Baskin Shark! Double Dolphin: 4/25
Ahoy Mates,
My first trip out whale watching since and we see a Baskin Shark aboard the
Double Dolphin! No whales and 10 long beak Common Dolphin. But your’s truly
first ever certain Baskin Shark!
Luckily.I had with my stuff a < swfsc.noaa.gov <http://swfsc.noaa.gov/> >
Baskin Shark Hotline flyer from well before COVID and sent to the noted NOAA
email address the asked for info:
Date & time
Lat & Long from skipper
Estimated length ( 23ft )
Number ( 1 )
Observed behavior ( slowly surface feeding )
And sent appreciated photos Cheers, Paul
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