Great Hammerhead Shark - A-Z Animals
Scoophead Shark (Sphyrna media) Size: 5 feet. Habitat: They inhabit the shallow, tropical waters of the Western Atlantic and Eastern Pacific coasts. IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered. Th… Meer weergeven
Scientific NameThe great hammerhead shark’s scientific name is Sphyrna mokarran, a mixture of Greek and Arabic meaning, “great hammer.” A German naturalist explorer Wilh… Meer weergeven
AZ AnimalsEvolutionary HistoryIt is believed that the great hammerhead shark began its journey over 20 million years ago, which … Meer weergeven
AZ AnimalsTypes of HammerheadsThere are ten species of hammerhead sharks, nine that are within the same genus, Sphyrna, and one that is in its own genus, Eusphyra. They all have different char… Meer weergeven
AZ AnimalsAppearance and BehaviorThe great hammerhead is a solitary predator but has been known to swim in schools from time to time. They are aggressive hunters and will attack if threat… Meer weergeven
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