Scottish Natural Heritage found that four times as many basking sharks had been recorded per hour in Gunna Sound, between Coll and Tiree, and the sea around the islands of Canna and Hyskeir than anywhere else in the UK.
Two areas of water off Scottish islands have been identified as “hotspots” for amorous basking sharks who are looking for a mate.
Scottish Natural Heritage found that four times as many basking sharks had been recorded per hour in Gunna Sound, between Coll and Tiree, and the sea around the islands of Canna and Hyskeir than anywhere else in the UK.