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basking shark sea monster canada marine mystery 90 years on
TAX_ETHNICITY_SALISHTAX_WORLDLANGUAGES_SALISHTAX_FNCACT_VETERANSTAX_WORLDFISH_BASKING_SHARK

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- 1937: 3-meter carcass found in sperm whale stomach, later identified as basking shark.
- Mid-20th century: Canadian government culled over 2,600 basking sharks, leading to endangered status.
- 2024: Recent sightings renewed interest; species now protected under Canadian law.
- Recovery may take up to 200 years.