Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)

Hammerhead Shark

3.5-6 metri
20-30 anni
In pericolo critico
Informazioni

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.

Dimensioni

3.5-6 metri

Peso

230-450 kg

Durata della vita

20-30 anni

Stato

In pericolo critico

Dove trovarli

Migliori siti di immersione

Cat Island, BahamasBimini, BahamasIsole GalápagosCocos Island, Costa RicaMalpelo, ColombiaLayang Layang, MalaysiaSocorro Islands, MessicoMar Rosso, EgittoRangiroa, Polinesia FranciaseRasdhoo Atoll, Maldive

Consigli per le immersioni

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

Stagione migliore

December to March (Bahamas), varies by location

Habitat

Warm temperate and tropical coastal waters, often near continental shelves

Alimentazione

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

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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