New research into basking sharks around island
The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.
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"We need to try and work out whether there's a reason that they've come back."
— Tom Morgan , Activist
"Sharks, skates and rays are often overlooked, but they're such an important part of healthy ocean ecosystems."
— Tom Morgan , Activist
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The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.
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