The basking shark’s scientific name, Cetorhinus maximus, roughly translates to “great-nosed sea monster” in Greek. In reality, these placid sharks, found the world over, are totally harmless.

The large and monstrous basking shark can grow to more than 10 metres long, making it the second largest fish in the ocean. It has a huge mouth that can span more than one metre wide. Despite its ...

Note: The basking shark and great white shark shown here are represented at a scale of 25.5 feet and 13.5 feet, respectively; Infographic: Maura Losch/Axios Not every fin moving slowly in dark ...

A collision between a boat and a basking shark has been recorded for the first time, meaning either that researchers were lucky to capture the footage or that the incidents are more common than ...

Scottish sightings of basking sharks have fallen to their lowest level in 20 years, say conservationists. The sharks - the world's second largest species of fish after whale sharks - gather off ...

From snorkeling among basking sharks in Scotland to hiking through history in the Peak District, these eco-conscious ...

Not surprisingly, the Mountain Fire in November holds the top spot for page views. Several related stories garnered great interest as well. Readers also clamored over layoffs at Patagonia, basking ...

Several related stories garnered great interest as well. Readers also clamored over layoffs at Patagonia, basking sharks, a construction phenomenon called a Texas doughnut and Vandenburg Space ...

From snorkeling among basking sharks in Scotland to hiking through history in the Peak District, these eco-conscious experiences offer plenty of adventure without harming the planet. Hiking the ...