Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)

Hammerhead Shark

3.5-6 mètres
20-30 ans
En danger critique
À propos

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.

Taille

3.5-6 mètres

Poids

230-450 kg

Durée de vie

20-30 ans

Statut

En danger critique

Où les trouver

Meilleurs sites de plongée

Cat Island, BahamasBimini, BahamasÎles GalápagosÎle Cocos, Costa RicaMalpelo, ColombieLayang Layang, MalaisieÎles Socorro, MexiqueMer Rouge, ÉgypteRangiroa, Polynésie françaiseRasdhoo Atoll, Maldives

Conseils de plongée

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

Meilleure saison

December to March (Bahamas), varies by location

Habitat

Warm temperate and tropical coastal waters, often near continental shelves

Régime alimentaire

Stingrays (favourite prey), fish, octopus, squid, crustaceans, and other sharks
Le saviez-vous ?

Faits amusants

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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