Achill Seascape Boat Tours, Achill Island

BBC TravelJul 27

An up-close encounter with giant sharks in Ireland

Basking sharks are one of the world's largest and most elusive fish species. But off the Irish coast, these gentle giants swim so close to the shore you can nearly touch them.

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Keem BeachSightbasking sharks seen cruising offshore beneath sweeping cliffs
Achill Seascape Boat ToursPlaceExperience Achill Island's wild beauty on a 5-star Google-rated Sea Safari with Achill Seascape.
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Dingle Dolphin Boat ToursPlaceDingle, IrelandDingle's longest-running boat tour company.

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An up-close encounter with giant sharks in Ireland