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Hammerhead shark. The hammer-like shape of the head means that hammerhead sharks can sweep for prey more effectively. The 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").
Great hammerhead. The 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.
The scalloped hammerhead ( Sphyrna lewini) is a species of hammerhead shark in the family Sphyrnidae. It was originally known as Zygaena lewini. The Greek word sphyrna translates into "hammer" in English, referring to the shape of this shark's head, which is its most distinguishing characteristic.
The smooth hammerhead is one of nine known species of hammerhead shark. It is considered "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of threatened species.
14-foot hammerhead shark found dead on Alabama beach was hiding bittersweet surprise. 11-foot hammerhead shark with fish hooks in mouth caught by Texas angler, video shows.
eastern 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.
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