BRITAIN'S miles and miles of coastline mean we have a front row seat to some of the world's best marine life - and what's even better is you can see most of it from the shore. The UK's seas have everything from sharks to seals and dolphins, and this time of year is the perfect time to see most of them. As part of our Best Of British Travel series , we've been speaking to the experts at at ORCA - a charity that protects whales, dolphins and porpoises - about the best spots on the coast to see the species you never knew lived in Britain's seas.

Head to sunny Cornwall in the spring and summer months, as the country is the UK's current shark capital - with 20 different types of species, as they enjoy feasting on sardines and squid along the coast. While Jaws fans might not like the look of their fins gliding through the water, one of the most common types of shark inhabiting our coast at this time of year aren't dangerous at all. Basking sharks are huge - the world's second largest fish after the whale shark - and range from 4 - 9ft in length, but they're considered rarely harmful to humans.

While they prefer deeper waters, the massive creatures are often spotted in the shallow waters off Lizard Point, although take your binoculars for the best view. The Wavecrest cafe there has panoramic views of the sea and you can enjoy a cream tea, a full English or even a beer while you shark watch. ORCA's Director of Programmes Lucy Babey told Sun Travel: Cornwall and the south west is a ho.