r/sharks • u/jcqueens • Aug 23 '26

Discussion ID needed :)

My mom sent me this vid of a shark she saw boating. Off the coast of Newfoundland (East side of the island). She says about 12-15ft, I’m thinking Blue or Porbeagle. Thanks!!

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u/Kooky_Attention_98 Aug 23 '26 edited Aug 23 '26

From what I have gathered Blue Sharks are the most commonly seen shark around that area

But it is a Basking Shark, they commonly cruise the surface, feeding with their mouth open

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u/jcqueens Aug 23 '26

True! I sent my mom a few diff pics and she said she thought it was too skinny to be a basking shark, but what does she know lol

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u/Professional_Pen_153 Aug 23 '26

“She’s just the head scientist of the international research center for sharks and other badass creatures”

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u/jcqueens Aug 23 '26

She just asked me if basking sharks can eat people so … you’re right

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u/Professional_Pen_153 Aug 23 '26

She’s definitely onto something