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An Oban boat tour company that specialises in interacting with basking sharks has invested in a new vessel that will allow them to explore the west coast of Scotland even further. Marine biologist Shane Wasik set up Basking Shark Scotland in 2012 after living in New Zealand for a few years. With diving and underwater photography experience, Shane decided to turn a transformational childhood experience of swimming with basking sharks into a business.
Since then the company has grown steadily and with recent support from Business Gateway Argyll and Bute, Shane is confident that this season will be the most successful yet. With the commissioning of a brand new 12m bespoke boat designed and built specially for what Shane and his team does, Basking Shark Scotland are now able to offer customers more offshore destinations and expeditions. Shane said: “We’re very excited about our new vessel which was a significant investment but one we felt ready to make. It’s completely bespoke for what we do so we’re delighted with it and what we can offer our clients. Although our business is seasonal, we have gone from strength to strength over the last six years. Scotland is the number one basking shark hotspot and our success shows just how interested people are in these creatures.