Hammerhead Sharks are fishs that lead a herd life. Scientific name is sphyrna zygaena. Fasted recorded speed of a hammerhead shark is 40km/h (25mph). Hammerhead Sharks life span is 20-25 years. The animal has a weight of 230-450kg (500-1000lbs). 3.5-6m (11.5-20ft) is a usual size of a hammerhead shark.
Facts about hammerhead sharks
Name | Hammerhead Shark |
Genus | Sphyrna |
Type | Fish |
Size | 3.5-6m (11.5-20ft) |
Scientific Name | Sphyrna zygaena |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Main Prey | Fish, squid, octopus |
Life Span | 20-25 years |
Predators | Tiger shark, great white shark, killer whale |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Average Litter Size | 26 |
Phylum | Chordata |
Diet | Carnivore |
Family | Sphyrnidae |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Habitat | Warm waters and continental shelves |
Order | Carcharhiniformes |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Colour | Grey, brown, white |
Weight | 230-450kg (500-1000lbs) |