BREST, France (AFP): The sight of a basking shark's brooding silhouette gliding through the waters off western France is more than just a rare treat for sailors - it is a boon for scientists trying to trace its secretive migrations across the globe.
It may be the world's second-largest fish, growing to more than 10m, but the basking shark, or Cetorhinus maximus, is an enigma for scientists eager to help preserve the plankton-eating giant after centuries of overfishing.
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