Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)

Hammerhead Shark

3.5-6 metriä
20-30 vuotta
Äärimmäisen uhanalainen
Tietoa

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.

Koko

3.5-6 metriä

Paino

230-450 kg

Elinikä

20-30 vuotta

Suojelutila

Äärimmäisen uhanalainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Cat Island, BahamaBimini, BahamaGalápagossaaretKookossaari, Costa RicaMalpelo, KolumbiaLayang Layang, MalesiaSocorrosaaret, MeksikoPunainen meri, EgyptiRangiroa, Ranskan PolynesiaRasdhoo Atoll, Malediivit

Sukellusvinkit

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

Paras kausi

December to March (Bahamas), varies by location

Elinympäristö

Warm temperate and tropical coastal waters, often near continental shelves

Ravinto

Stingrays (favourite prey), fish, octopus, squid, crustaceans, and other sharks
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Hauskoja faktoja

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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