Anatomically Correct Charybdis

Is there a realistic way that a Charybdis-like creature could evolve? Starting with roughly earth-like biology, what is the closest plausible creature to the mythical Charybdis that could exist?

Charybdis is typically depicted as a gigantic mouth or mouth-like structure, large enough to swallow entire ships, resting close to the surface of the water. What is under this mouth is usually not explained, and is left to the discretion of each answerer. The creature is typically not capable of motion, and most likely adheres to the seabed in areas of shallow water.

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