24-Foot Shark Washes Up On Scotland Beach

A massive 24-foot shark washed up on a Scotland beach! It's so huge it almost looks fake and has to be seen to be believed!

The shark was so big a forklift was needed in order to remove it off of the shore. You can see photos and video of the 24-foot shark below!

According to The New York Post, the carcass of the 24-foot shark found on a Scotland beach has been identified as a basking shark which are the second-largest living fish in the sea behind only the Whale Shark. Scuba.com says Whale Sharks can grow up to 42 feet long and weigh up to 47,000 pounds. The website says Basking Sharks can grow up to 40 feet and generally weigh around 11,400 pounds. That's huge! Thankfully, Basking Sharks are considered non-aggressive and are harmless to human, unlike these 5 animals here.

The Basking Shark was reportedly found in the waters off Maidens Beach in Scotland on Sunday, June 30th. Witnesses first thought it was a whale but animal research and rescue groups who responded at the scene were able to properly identify it as a Basking Shark. Those in the area initially couldn't tell if the shark was alive or dead, per The New York Post. Sadly, they discovered it was deceased by the time they got to it.

Yolanda McCall was on site when it happened and tells What's The Jam, "It was tangled in a long loop of rope, in its mouth, and caught around its tail...maybe it got tired trying to free itself." It's a sad scene to see. Sure, sharks are giant and scary. However, it's still heartbreaking to see any creature like this. You can only hope it didn't suffer.

Unfortunately, sea life getting stuck in ropes, plastic, and other debris is more common than we'd like it to be. Recently, there was a video circulating the internet of a Humpback Whale who had to be rescued after getting stuck in Buoy Ropes.

You can see pictures and videos of the unfortunate Basking Shark shared by @Bubblebathgirl on X (formerly Twitter) below. Keep scrolling for more pictures.

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you'll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you'll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn't mean they're out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it's best to be aware!

Well, some of these animals you're probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don't know they're actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, "The More You Know."

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It's important to know what's out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you're leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won't hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn't make the list. That's right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It's not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I'm counting an "animal" as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I'm counting them all as animals. I don't want to hear that "technically, arachnids aren't animals" or anything. Let's just relax and have fun.

Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They're also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They're very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

Alligators are dangerous animals. They're ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They're quicker than you'd think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don't want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don't try to get away by swimming. They'll catch you! It's said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They're mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They're typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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