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Male; 2 notches close together low down on TE; Pigmentation marks in top third; one distinctive line from LE towards notches; Obvious pigmentation blotches covering the fin; one particular darker patch at base towards LE.
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Notch on caudal fin
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Fin tip is bent over towards the RHS; LE is odd shape as slightly roman bump near base; Dark pigmentation line from the centre of LE towards the middle of the fin.
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Only 2 images both taken at a bad angle so difficult to make out fin features
This community database has been created as a collaboration between a number of associated conservation projects, with the aim of efficiently storing Basking Shark dorsal fin images for use in photo-identification. Each organisation can upload sightings and images to the database, enabling us to compare images, which in turn will determine whether the same sharks are being seen in multiple locations (such as in Cornwall and the Isle of Man) or whether there are different sharks being sighted at each location.
Photo-ID is a non-invasive field technique that enables us to study sharks in their natural environment. It aids researchers in understanding life histories and shark movements as well as helping to provide us with an estimate of population size.
Basking Shark Photo ID allows you to search or browse your way to finding commonly seen basking sharks.
