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