Definitions for "Basking shark"
One of the largest species of sharks (Cetorhinus maximus), so called from its habit of basking in the sun; the liver shark, or bone shark. It inhabits the northern seas of Europe and America, and grows to a length of more than forty feet. It is a harmless species.
The second largest fish in the world. It is entirely planktonivourous (eats only plankton) and grows to approximately 10 metres in length. It is commonly seen in the summer months around the UK coastline.
large harmless plankton-eating northern shark; often swims slowly or floats at the sea surface