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Basking shark is the reason to dive Cornwall, UK.

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Cornwall

Basking shark is the reason to dive Cornwall, UK. Best odds here: high for basking shark, peak jun-jul. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
High
Best odds
Jun-Jul
Peak window
Surface
Depth

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Basking shark

Surface · No certification needed

Peak Jun-Jul

High odds

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