Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Sphyrna lewini

Critically Endangered
DESCRIPTION

The Scalloped Hammerhead Shark is a large, migratory shark easily recognized by the central indentation on its hammer-shaped head. These sharks are found globally in warm temperate and tropical coastal and oceanic waters, often forming large schools around seamounts and islands. They are primarily nocturnal foragers, feeding on a diverse diet of bony fishes, cephalopods, crustaceans, and smaller sharks and rays.

Max Length 4.3 m
Max Weight 161 kg
Lifespan 30 - 55 years
Habitat Coastal zone, deep water, open water, and coral reef
Depth Range 0 - 1240 m
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Cathemeral
Social Behavior Schooling
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