sharks
It's the size of a double-decker bus and weighs a mighty 7 tonnes. Meet the ocean giant that swims - rather leisurely it must be said – through UK waters
Get to know the world's second largest fish with our guide to Britain's basking sharks, including facts about the species and the best places to see them in the UK.
Podcast: Naturalist Nick Baker on sharks encounters, rural heroes and more! Part 2 of 3
The second part of our hugely entertaining interview with TV naturalist Nick Baker. Hear about shark encounters, his favourite animals and rural heroes in episode 9, season 1 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Ellie Harrison: Swimming with basking sharks off the British coast
Summer shark sightings brings back memories of a close encounter while filming for Countryfile's Ellie Harrison.
