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Charity urges people to report basking shark sightings

Picture credit: Anders Salesjo/ Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

Spotted in Ramsey and Port Erin already this year

People are being urged to continue reporting their sighting of basking sharks.

It follows a drop in the number of them visiting our shores; in 2025 there were 20 sightings.

So far this year there has been sightings reported in Ramsey and near Port Erin. 

Jen Adams is from the Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch. 

She explains where you’re likely to spot them around the Manx coastline

You can hear more from Jen in this episode of 'Wildlife' by clicking HERE

You can report sightings HERE.

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