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