7-meter basking shark off Ireland struck by boat; rare footage highlights vessel strike risk on large marine animals.
Researchers at Oregon State University captured the first-ever video of a 7-meter basking shark being struck by a boat off the coast of Ireland. The basking shark, an endangered species, was feeding on the water's surface when the incident occurred. This rare footage highlights the risk and impact of vessel strikes on large marine animals, emphasizing the need for measures to reduce this risk, such as legally enforceable codes of boating conduct and speed regulations.
July 24, 2024
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