Manx basking shark visits Morocco for winter

Tuesday, 2 February 2016 00:00

A basking shark from the Isle of Man has headed to Morocco for the winter.

'Flowrider' is eight-meters long and native to Manx waters - last week his tagging satellite picked him up 27 miles off the coast of Africa.

The Manx Basking Shark Watch has been tagging the endangered animals for over 10 years.

Marine biologist Jackie Hall runs the charity:

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