Hammerhead Shark is a fish that lives in warm waters and continental shelves. It has a smooth covering and can speed up to 40km/h (25mph). Hammerhead Shark (sphyrna zygaena) is 3.5-6m (11.5-20ft) and weights 230-450kg (500-1000lbs). Life duration is 20-25 years in a herd lifestyle. Eats mostly: fish, squid, octopus
Facts about hammerhead sharks
Name | Hammerhead Shark |
Family | Sphyrnidae |
Main Prey | Fish, squid, octopus |
Scientific Name | Sphyrna zygaena |
Type | Fish |
Colour | Grey, brown, white |
Genus | Sphyrna |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Habitat | Warm waters and continental shelves |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Weight | 230-450kg (500-1000lbs) |
Life Span | 20-25 years |
Diet | Carnivore |
Size | 3.5-6m (11.5-20ft) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Predators | Tiger shark, great white shark, killer whale |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Order | Carcharhiniformes |
Average Litter Size | 26 |