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The Basking Shark know as the (Cetorhinus Maximus) is the second largest known [[shark]]. It can reportedly live up to 50 years and grow to lengths of 1,220 -1250 cm. <ref> Compagno, L.J.V. (http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?ID=247) "Sharks of the world".Web January 4,2017 date accessed</ref>, The basking shark is known to be a slow moving migratory shark. It can be seen swimming in the shallows mouth open filtering up to 2000 tons of sea water an hour. <ref name=fmonh> C. Knickle, L. Billingsley & K. DiVittorio [https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/cetorhinus-maximus] "Florida Museum of Natural History". Web. January 16, 2017 (accessed) </ref> | The Basking Shark know as the (Cetorhinus Maximus) is the second largest known [[shark]]. It can reportedly live up to 50 years and grow to lengths of 1,220 -1250 cm. <ref> Compagno, L.J.V. (http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?ID=247) "Sharks of the world".Web January 4,2017 date accessed</ref>, The basking shark is known to be a slow moving [[migratory]] shark. It can be seen [[swimming]] in the shallows mouth open filtering up to 2000 tons of sea water an hour. <ref name=fmonh> C. Knickle, L. Billingsley & K. DiVittorio [https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/cetorhinus-maximus] "Florida Museum of Natural History". Web. January 16, 2017 (accessed) </ref> | ||
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