Overview
- Eyewitness video from February 22–23 near the island of Cres in the Kvarner Gulf was reviewed by the Blue World Institute.
- Analysts highlight a high, triangular dorsal fin and slow surface swimming as characteristic of a basking shark.
- The institute cautions that the image quality prevents an unequivocal species confirmation despite the strong indicators.
- Basking sharks are the second-largest fish, can exceed ten meters, feed on plankton, and are considered harmless to people.
- Sightings in the Mediterranean are infrequent and conservation-relevant, and the institute asks locals and tourists to submit further observations via the Marine Ranger App or email.