Cetorhinidae is a family of large, filter-feeding sharks known as basking sharks. This family includes the single extant species, the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), which is the second-largest fish species after the whale shark. Cetorhinidae members are characterized by their large size, a streamlined body, and the presence of gill rakers that enable them to filter plankton from the water as they swim. These sharks are typically found in temperate waters and are known for their slow-moving, gentle nature.
