And don't worry, it could even happen close to home, as basking sharks have been known to do similar around our coastlines, too. @steveswildandwond Hundreds of basking sharks breaching off the Clare Coast 🇮🇪 Have you ever seen anything like this? Grá mór ☘️💚🇮🇪 ♬ Old Man - Neil Young with The Stray GatorsWhy do basking sharks breach? Whilst we are not sure of the reason why basking sharks breach, there are some theories for this behaviour. Recommended reading:How often do basking sharks breach?

Source: The Times August 20, 2025 08:57 UTC