KnowraBasking sharkLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Basking shark, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 3Related 1Compared with 4Gill rakersBroader topic: Its gill-raker adaptations show filtration at a much larger scale than in most fishes.Ram feedingBroader topic: Its steady forward swimming carries plankton-rich water through the mouth and gill rakers.Goblin sharkCompared with: Although both are unusual sharks, the basking shark feeds by filtration rather than capturing individual prey.LamniformesBroader topic: It is a living lamniform with a feeding strategy unlike that of makos and great whites.Megamouth sharkCompared with: Its more familiar ram-feeding style contrasts with the megamouth’s suspected suction feeding.Sea serpentRelated: A decomposing basking shark can lose its familiar shape and resemble a long-necked monster.MegalodonCompared with: Its great size contrasts with megalodon’s role as a predator of large animals.Thresher sharkCompared with: Despite its size and oceanic habits, it feeds without hunting prey.