Megamouth shark Megamouth shark The megamouth shark ("Megachasma pelagios") is a species of deepwater shark. It is rarely seen by humans and is the smallest of the three extant filter-feeding sharks alongside the whale shark and basking shark. Since its discovery in 1976, few megamouth sharks have been seen, with fewer than 100 specimens being observed or caught. Like the other two planktivorous sharks, it swims with its enormous mouth wide open, filtering water for plankton and jellyfish. It is distinctive for its large head with rubbery lips. It is so unlike any other type of shark that it is usually considered
Fish fillet processor Fish fillet processor A fish fillet processor processes fish into a fillet. Fish processing starts from the time the fish is caught. Popular species processed include cod, hake, haddock, tuna, herring, mackerel, salmon and pollock. Commercial fish processing is a global practice. Processing varies regionally in productivity, type of operation, yield and regulation. Approximately 90% of processed fish are oceanic fish. The remaining 10% are from commercial freshwater operations and aquacultural production. Most fish processing industries are near commercial fishing zones. In certain regions, fish are transported or exported for processing. The largest fish processing countries in order are: These