How do you collect basking shark DNA!? In this episode we speak to Les Noble about his long term study into basking shark genetics. 

Modern DNA techniques are revealing amazing information about basking sharks, how they are related and their migration patterns. 

During our tours we have been collecting slime samples for Les and his team to help with the study. This is a fascinating and exciting discussion into this ground breaking basking shark research. How related are basking sharks within a group? Do basking sharks return to the same area every year? Does this research highlight the vulnerability of basking shark to local exploitation.

Listen in and also hear about the basking shark named Geri Halliwell!