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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
NameHammerhead Shark
ColourGrey, brown, white
HabitatWarm waters and continental shelves
OrderCarcharhiniformes
TypeFish
LifestyleHerd
Weight230-450kg (500-1000lbs)
PredatorsTiger shark, great white shark, killer whale
Size3.5-6m (11.5-20ft)
Life Span20-25 years
Scientific NameSphyrna zygaena
Top Speed40km/h (25mph)
KingdomAnimalia
ClassChondrichthyes
FamilySphyrnidae
PhylumChordata
GenusSphyrna
Average Litter Size26
DietCarnivore
Main PreyFish, squid, octopus
Skin TypeSmooth
Conservation StatusThreatened
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