Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) split shot with dramatic clouds in the background. Gill rakers are prominent. Isle of Coll, Scotland.

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Size: 5400px × 4050px
Location: Scotland
Photo credit: © Mark Kirkland / VWPics / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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