New research into basking shark behaviour around Isle of Man (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Researchers are hoping to build a clearer picture of how endangered basking sharks use and behave in Manx waters, as sightings of the species have risen this year.

The Manx Shark Foundation has been created by shark scientist Gemma Scotts and fisheries officer Tom Morgan.

Morgan said that while recent basking shark sightings have been encouraging, there was still a lot to learn about the animals and what influenced where they were went.

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