Scalloped Hammerhead

About Scalloped Hammerhead

Forming massive schools of hundreds at certain seamounts and islands, the scalloped hammerhead is one of diving's most spectacular encounters.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Tropical and warm temperate waters, seamounts, and continental shelves worldwide
• Diet: Fish, squid, octopus, lobsters, and crustaceans
• Best season: June–November (Cocos Island), year-round at Galápagos

Fun Facts

Schools of over 500 scalloped hammerheads have been documented at Cocos Island,Their wide head acts like a metal detector,They are one of the few shark species that school in large numbers,Populations have declined by over 80% due to the shark fin trade

Diving Tips

Schooling hammerheads are found at depth (20–40m) near seamounts. Descend quickly, stay close to the reef.