“A spectacular sighting”: Basking shark wows onlookers in Nova Scotia’s Bedford Basin

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Nova Scotia’s Bedford Basin attracted a rare aquatic visitor over the weekend. A basking shark, about 30 feet long, was spotted weaving around boats at the Bedford Basin Yacht Club, much to the delight of spectators. The massive basking shark is the second-largest living shark, but while it may look threatening, the plankton-eating fish is known as a “gentle giant” and is not a threat to humans. As Ella MacDonald reports, experts are calling it a “spectacular sighting.” For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #baskingshark #GlobalNews

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