Hammerhead Shark (sphyrna zygaena) is a fish type animal. It lives in warm waters and continental shelves. The weight of this animal is about 230-450kg (500-1000lbs) and lives for 20-25 years. Tiger shark, great white shark, killer whale are the dangerous creatures for hammerhead sharks. Look up the table below for more facts.
Facts about hammerhead sharks
Name | Hammerhead Shark |
Average Litter Size | 26 |
Size | 3.5-6m (11.5-20ft) |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Family | Sphyrnidae |
Colour | Grey, brown, white |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Diet | Carnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Weight | 230-450kg (500-1000lbs) |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Order | Carcharhiniformes |
Life Span | 20-25 years |
Scientific Name | Sphyrna zygaena |
Predators | Tiger shark, great white shark, killer whale |
Main Prey | Fish, squid, octopus |
Phylum | Chordata |
Type | Fish |
Genus | Sphyrna |
Habitat | Warm waters and continental shelves |