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  2. Description

    The known species vary in size, ranging from 0.9 to 6.0 m (2 ft 11 in to 19 ft 8 in) in length and weighing from 3 to 580 kg (6.6 to 1,300 lb). One specimen caught off the Florida coast in 1906 weighed over 680 kg (1,500 lb). … See more

    Taxonomy and evolution

    Since sharks do not have mineralized bones and rarely fossilize, only their teeth are commonly found as fossils. Their closest relatives are the requiem sharks (Carcharinidae). Based on DNA studies and fossils… See more

    Reproduction

    Reproduction occurs only once a year for hammerhead sharks, and usually occurs with the male shark biting the female shark violently until she agrees to mate with him. The hammerhead sharks exhibit a viviparous mode … See more

    Diet

    Hammerhead sharks eat a large range of prey such as fish (including other sharks), squid, octopus, and crustaceans. Stingrays are a particular favorite, with the positioning of their (comparatively) smaller, crescent-shaped mo… See more

     
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    Hammerhead sharks are a group of sharks that form the family Sphyrnidae. They are known for their unusual and distinctive head shape, which is flattened and laterally extended into a cephalofoil (a T-shape or "hammer"). Some key points about hammerhead sharks include:
    • They reside in oceans worldwide, particularly in warm waters and near the coast.
    • The great hammerhead is the largest species, growing up to 20 feet in length and weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
    • They have a unique hammer-shaped head that gives them a large visual range.
     
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  3. Hammerhead shark | Diet, Size, & Facts | Britannica

    Hammerhead shark, any of 10 shark species belonging to the genera Sphyrna (9 species) and Eusphyrna (1 species), characterized by a flattened hammer- or shovel-shaped head, or cephalofoil. These sharks are widely distributed in …

     
  4. 12 Cool Hammerhead Shark Facts - Fact Animal

    May 4, 2022 Â· Learn about the hammerhead shark, a group of nine species with a distinctive cephalofoil head shape. Discover their habitat, diet, behavior, threats, and more interesting facts.

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  7. Hammerhead Shark: Characteristics, Habitat, and …

    Learn about the 10 species of hammerhead sharks, their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, and their diet and threats. Find out how these sharks are revered by some cultures and endangered by overfishing and habitat loss.

  8. Great hammerhead - Wikipedia

    The great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is the largest species of hammerhead shark, belonging to the family Sphyrnidae, attaining an average length of 4.6 m (15 ft) and reaching a maximum length of 6.2 m (20 ft).

  9. Wildlife Fact Sheets: Hammerhead Shark - Ocean …

    Hammerhead sharks are one of the most recognizable sharks in the sea! No one has a head quite like theirs, which is where they got their name (no surprise). Hammerhead sharks have very wide-set eyes, which gives them a better field …

  10. Hammerhead Shark - Description, Habitat, Image, …

    Learn about the hammerhead shark, a family of sharks with unique cephalofoil heads that give them 360Âş vision and electroreception. Find out their distribution, diet, behavior, reproduction, and threats from human activities.

  11. 10 Types of Hammerhead Sharks - ThoughtCo

    Sep 8, 2024 Â· Let's dive into the 10 types of hammerhead sharks ranging from 3 feet to 20 feet (1 to 6 meters) in length. As you might guess by its name, the great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is the largest of the hammerhead sharks.

  12. 14 Facts About Hammerhead Sharks - animalko.com

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  17. Sea Wonder: Hammerhead Shark - National Marine Sanctuary …

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