Overview

• A 7-meter endangered basking shark was tagged with a camera and activity monitor before the collision.
• The shark exhibited drastic behavioral changes, diving to deeper waters and ceasing normal activities post-strike.
• The incident underscores the need for better protective measures and education to prevent vessel strikes.
• Ireland's newly established National Marine Park is a critical habitat for the endangered basking sharks.
• Further research is needed to understand the frequency and impact of such collisions on marine megafauna.