RARE BASKING SHARK CIRCLES FISHING BOAT IN NORWAY<br />WITH VID<br />By Jaiansh Sharma<br />A fisherman in Norway had an extraordinary encounter when a rare basking shark swam right up to his boat and began circling it.<br />Jan Alec from Cayman Islands was returning from a fishing trip just outside of Reine in the Lofoten Islands when he spotted a large fin cutting through the water.<br />Stopping the boat, he was astonished as the massive shark approached and began to swim around him.<br />Jan believes the shark may have been curious because his boat was full of fish and some blood had leaked into the water.<br />He said: “It was breathtaking,”<br />Posted on Instagram one user commented: “I know it poses no real threat but do I feel threatened.”<br />Another added: “Bro. It’s nearly as big as your boat, move along.”<br />ENDS
