VU Carnivore Oceans
400–700 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
14–28 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Basking Shark | Carnivore Fish Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 550 kg | 55 kg | ↑ 900% |
| Height | 1.1K cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 21 km/h | 26.5 km/h | ↓ 21% |
| Avg Speed | 21 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 22.5 yrs | 30 yrs | ↓ 25% |
Endemic to Worldwide
Habitat: Oceans
Found In: Worldwide
Coloration: Gray, Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 36–42 months
Offspring per Birth: 2-4
Lifespan: 20–25 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #8 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shortfin Mako Shark | Up to 800 kg | VU |
| 7 | Polar Bear | Up to 700 kg | VU |
| 8 | Basking Shark | 400–700 kg | VU |
| 9 | Manatee | 400–590 kg | VU |
| 10 | Dugong | Up to 420 kg | VU |
| 11 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |