Basking sharks spotted in Marblehead waters

At least two basking sharks were spotted in Marblehead waters Saturday morning. Local wildlife photographer and Current contributor Rick Cuzner was able to shoot a few photos and videos.

Cuzner was fishing for striped bass off Castle Rock when he saw the shar. He also spotted a pair near Devereux Beach, where they could be seen from shore.

He shot one video with an underwater camera. (See below.)

Basking sharks are bigger than Great Whites and are the second largest fish in the ocean. Some can grow to about 30 feet long. (Luckily), they eat only plankton and are harmless to humans.

Wildlife photographer Rick Cuzner spotted basking sharks near Castle Rock Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO / RICK CUZNER

By Leigh Blander

Editor Leigh Blander is an experienced TV, radio and print journalist.

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