Marine scientists say basking shark sightings are on the rise after vanishing more than 30 years ago.
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They can grow to be about the size of a small bus.
The gentle giants swim with their mouths wide open, eating tiny foods like plankton.
Researchers hope the recent sightings are a sign that they're making a comeback.
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