Hammerhead shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe hammerhead sharks are a group of sharks that form the family Sphyrnidae, named for the unusual and distinctive form of their heads, which are flattened and laterally extended into a cephalofoil (a T-shape or "hammer").
10 Types of Hammerhead Sharks - ThoughtCo
WEBSep 8, 2024 · The 10 species of hammerhead sharks, known for their distinctive heads and faces, include the bonnethead, winghead, and scoophead.
Hammerhead shark | Diet, Size, & Facts | Britannica
WEBHammerhead shark, any of 10 shark species belonging to the genera Sphyrna (9 species) and Eusphyrna (1 species), characterized by a flattened hammer- or shovel-shaped head, or cephalofoil. These sharks are widely distributed in tropical and temperate marine waters near the coasts and above the continental shelves.
List of hammerhead sharks - Wikipedia
WEBeastern South American coast. Smooth hammerhead. Sphyrna zygaena. VU. worldwide subtropical coasts, southern South America, Australia and New Zealand coast. Whitefin hammerhead. Sphyrna couardi. DD. western Spain coast, west African coast.
Hammerhead Shark: Characteristics, Habitat, and Behavior
WEBBecause of their characteristic hammer-shaped heads, or cephalofoils, hammerhead sharks are among the most distinctive and recognized shark species. The 10 diverse hammerhead shark species are all distinguished by this peculiar head form.
How Many Species of Hammerhead Shark Are There?
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Within the hammerhead family, there are two genera, or subgroups: Sphyrna, which has eight species, and Eusphyrna, which has only one species. The smallest species within the hammerhead family reaches to about three feet long, where the largest can grow to 15 feet or more.
The nine species of hammerhead shark - DIVE Magazine
WEBNov 5, 2021 · Hammerhead sharks are one of the smallest shark families, with two genera and nine described species. They are also the most threatened family of sharks with more than half of the species on the verge of extinction.
Hammerhead Sharks - National Geographic
WEBThe great hammerhead is the largest of the nine identified species of this shark. It can grow up to 20 feet in length and weigh up to 1,000 pounds, although smaller sizes are more common.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Hammerhead Shark - Ocean Conservancy
WEBHammerhead sharks can find the electrical fields of prey species, even when they’re buried under the sand. There are nine species of hammerhead shark, most of which are generally pretty small in size. The biggest is the great hammerhead, which …
Great hammerhead - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is the largest species of hammerhead shark, belonging to the family Sphyrnidae, attaining an average length of 4.6 m (15 ft) and reaching a maximum length of 6.2 m (20 ft). It is found in tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide, inhabiting coastal areas and the continental shelf.