Humpback whales are mammals who need air just like we do! Like all filter feeding whales, they breathe through two blowholes on top of their heads, popping up to the surface for a quick breath before diving back down again. 🐳 #maui #whalewatching #whaleseason #lahaina #hawaii | Hawaii Ocean Rafting

The second largest living shark species, the basking shark, feeding in the Santa Barbara Channel. 🎥: Adam Ernster Photography They are one of three filter-feeding sharks, along with the whale shark and megamouth shark, meaning they sift out small plankton (such as krill) from the water instead of relying on teeth! | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR

Watch: Aerial footage offers a rare view of groups of sharks feeding on schools of fish. http://on.natgeo.com/2xmrit0 | National Geographic

To feed, whale sharks employ a unique method called suction filter-feeding. As they swim with their mouths open, they suck in large volumes of water, along with plankton, small fish, and other microscopic organisms. These organisms get trapped in their filter pads located near their gills. . For me as a guide, It is disheartening to witness wounds on whale sharks and wonder what could have caused them. The injuries could be a result of collisions with boats, entanglement in fishing gear, or natu