An Liamhán Gréine

An Liamhán Gréine

Faightear liamháin ghréine i bhfarraigí na hÉireann i rith an tsamhraidh. Bíonn siad ina n-aonar de ghnáth agus iad ag gluaiseacht go mall ar bharr uisce lena n-eití droma le feiceáil go soiléir agus a mbéal ar leathadh chun an uisce a scagadh. Planctón is mó a itheann siad agus is féidir leo fás go 11m ar fhad.

 

Basking Shark

Generally found in Irish seas during the summer months, basking sharks are usually seen alone, cruising slowly at the surface with their dorsal fins visible, their mouths open to filter coastal waters. They feed mainly on plankton, and can grow up to 11m long.



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