Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)
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.
Tamaño
3.5-6 metros
Peso
230-450 kg
Esperanza de vida
20-30 años
Estado
En peligro crítico
Their wide head improves manoeuvrability and prey detection
Hammerheads use their head to pin down stingrays before eating
They are one of the few shark species that school in large numbers
Some populations migrate thousands of kilometres annually
Explora nuestras expediciones en liveaboard a los mejores destinos de buceo