Basking shark - 12 Amazing Basking Shark Facts, Types of Sharks

However, basking sharks are very large creatures with tough skin that may be dangerous if threatened, so caution is advised.

What we know, however, is that their gestation period lasts more than a year, probably between two to three years.

Today, however, hunting of the gentle giant has been made illegal in all countries except Japan and China.

If the basking shark was to disappear from existence zooplankton and other prey of the shark will flourish and overpopulate.