Marine experts are asking people to look out for basking sharks in UK waters this summer and reports any sightings of the creatures. The sharks are drawn to the plankton rich surface water off the coast of Britain and Ireland. They are currently a protected species so it is illegal to disturb them, however, experts are asking for people to take pictures of the creatures if they are able to do so. You can report any sighting of the sharks to the Shark Trust at the following link. It is hoped they will help to build up a picture of when the sharks appears and how long they spend off the coast of the UK.
