KnowraWhale sharkLinked fromLinked fromThe 19 pages that link to Whale shark, each with the reason it gives.All 19Broader topic 9Related 5Compared with 5Filter feedingBroader topic: It filters plankton and small fish while swimming or pumping water across its gills.SharkBroader topic: It shows that sharks include enormous plankton feeders, not only hunters.SpiracleBroader topic: Its spiracles are small, illustrating that the opening varies greatly among sharks.ChondrichthyesBroader topic: Its enormous size contrasts with a diet based on filtering tiny prey.Gill rakersBroader topic: Its feeding system offers a distinct shark example of filtering through the gill region.Ram ventilationBroader topic: This large shark ventilates while swimming and filtering water through its mouth.ElasmobranchiiBroader topic: Its size and plankton-feeding lifestyle demonstrate the diversity of shark ecology.Ram feedingBroader topic: It uses ram filtration while swimming, though it can also feed by suction.Carpet sharkBroader topic: This pelagic giant is an unusual carpet shark that feeds on plankton rather than seabed prey.