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The whale shark's closest relative is the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), which grows up to 7.9 meters long and eats plankton like its cousin. It's one of three sharks that feed on tiny organisms in the water. Adult basking sharks are typically a grayish-brown color with mottled skin, giving them a unique appearance. The shark's tail fin has a strong lateral ridge and a crescent shape. Basking sharks have been thriving since the Miocene era, which began about 23 million years ago, and they're still swimming today.