The Filter-Feeding Megamouth Shark
Discovered only in 1976, this rare shark uses its enormous mouth to filter small animals from the water. Unlike most sharks, its head is soft and rubbery, with tiny eyes and a short snout. Scientists believe the inside of its mouth might glow, attracting plankton into its gaping maw. Only about 100 specimens have ever been seen, making it one of the ocean’s most elusive large animals.