Basking Sharks: An Unforgettable Spring at the Blasket Islands

Every year, with the mildness of April, a fascinating migration takes place towards the Irish coasts. Basking sharks, these marine giants, converge on the waters surrounding the Blasket Islands. Attracted by a plankton feast brought to the surface by spring currents, they offer an exceptional natural spectacle. It’s a unique invitation to closely observe these […]

Every year, with the mildness of April, a fascinating migration takes place towards the Irish coasts.

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In the waters around the Blasket Islands, you can often see 9 to 10 animals at a time when plankton is abundant. © Claudia Weber-Gebert

Basking sharks, these marine giants, converge on the waters surrounding the Blasket Islands. Attracted by a plankton feast brought to the surface by spring currents, they offer an exceptional natural spectacle. It’s a unique invitation to closely observe these discreet creatures during their intense feeding period.

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