The Science Behind: Tagging Basking Sharks

A Basking Shark with its mouth wide open. Caption: They are the second largest shark in the ocean--

Basking sharks are the second largest shark in the ocean, and NOAA scientists are using the latest technologies to study them. The scientists capture and tag the sharks in an effort to study their movements and preferred habitat. Part of "The Science Behind" series.

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  • The Science Behind: Tagging Basking Sharks

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    Length:
    5 minutes