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Basking Shark Feeding Grounds

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    1. Barleycove Beach to Brow Head up and down

    5.13km

    01:33

    180m

    180m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 16, 2025

    The waters off Brow Head are known as seasonal feeding grounds for basking sharks, the gentle giants of the Atlantic. In spring and early summer, these massive filter feeders can sometimes be seen gliding close to shore, drawn by plankton-rich currents.

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      Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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