The Order Lamniformes is a group of mackerel sharks, including well-known species such as the great white shark, mako shark, and basking shark. These sharks are characterized by streamlined bodies, pointed snouts, large gill slits, and two dorsal fins without spines. Most are predatory, feeding on fish, marine mammals, and other sharks, and some, like the basking shark, are filter-feeders. Lamniformes are mostly oceanic and pelagic, exhibiting powerful swimming abilities and often long migratory patterns. They play a crucial role as apex predators, maintaining balance in marine ecosystems.