SIGHTING RECORD #43528 |
Observer
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Event Date
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07/06/2023 16:30 |
Duration
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5 mins
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Location
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Kilkee, Co. Clare ( 52.6833,-9.6500 ) |
Reported location
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52.6811614178374,-9.6775060147047 |
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Platform
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Land |
Species
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basking shark |
Number seen
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Min
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1 |
Best
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1 |
Max
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1 |
Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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1 |
Juveniles
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0 |
Calves
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0 |
Notes
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From the cliffs near the Diamond Rocks cafe. Within mts of the shore. Video sent with report. |
Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding |
Direction of Travelling
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N/A |
Environment
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Sea state
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Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
Swell
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< 1 m |
Wind force
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1: Light air |
Wind direction
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SW |
Glare (°)
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Visibility
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16-20 km |
Cloud cover
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Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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Effort Watch
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No |
Optics
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none |