Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)

Hammerhead Shark

3.5-6 Meter
20-30 Jahre
Vom Aussterben bedroht
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Hammerhead Shark

The hammerhead shark's distinctive head shape, called a cephalofoil, gives this shark 360-degree vision and enhanced electroreception abilities. The great hammerhead is the largest of the nine hammerhead species and is considered one of the most impressive sharks to encounter underwater.

Größe

3.5-6 Meter

Gewicht

230-450 kg

Lebenserwartung

20-30 Jahre

Status

Vom Aussterben bedroht

Wo man sie findet

Beste Tauchorte

Cat Island, BahamasBimini, BahamasGalápagos-InselnKokos-Insel, Costa RicaMalpelo, KolumbienLayang Layang, MalaysiaSocorro-Inseln, MexikoRotes Meer, ÄgyptenRangiroa, Französisch-PolynesienRasdhoo Atoll, Malediven

Tauchtipps

Great hammerheads are typically shy. Early morning dives offer the best chances. Keep a low profile on the sandy bottom and avoid sudden movements.

Beste Saison

December to March (Bahamas), varies by location

Lebensraum

Warm temperate and tropical coastal waters, often near continental shelves

Ernährung

Stingrays (favourite prey), fish, octopus, squid, crustaceans, and other sharks
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Fun Facts

1

Their wide head improves manoeuvrability and prey detection

2

Hammerheads use their head to pin down stingrays before eating

3

They are one of the few shark species that school in large numbers

4

Some populations migrate thousands of kilometres annually

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