A 10-foot shark gave children a scare as it was spotted feeding in Cornwall. 

Shark expert Paul Cox has claimed that the children have nothing to fear though, as the shark was a harmless Basking shark that feeds on plankton. 

He added that this is a "fantastic sighting" of the shark in the St Ives Harbour in Cornwall. 

A 10-foot basking shark was spotted feeding on plankton in Cornwall{ai:summary}<p>A 10-foot basking shark lurked in the shallow waters of Cornwall, sending kids scurrying like rats from a sinking ship. But shark expert Paul Cox assured the trembling youngsters it was nothing to fear; the giant was just on a plankton diet, a rare treat for the area.  </p><p>In the murky depths of Cornwall's shores, nature's wonders often roam free, even scaring a few unsuspecting kiddos. Luckily, this was a friendly giant. #other</p>

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