Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)

Hammerhead Shark

3.5-6 meter
20-30 jaar
Kritiek bedreigd
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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.

Grootte

3.5-6 meter

Gewicht

230-450 kg

Levensduur

20-30 jaar

Status

Kritiek bedreigd

Waar je ze kunt vinden

Beste duiklocaties

Cat Island, BahamasBimini, BahamasGalápagoseilandenCocos Island, Costa RicaMalpelo, ColombiaLayang Layang, MalaysiaSocorro Islands, MexicoRode Zee, EgypteRangiroa, Frans-PolynesiëRasdhoo Atoll, Malediven

Duiktips

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

Beste seizoen

December to March (Bahamas), varies by location

Leefgebied

Warm temperate and tropical coastal waters, often near continental shelves

Voeding

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

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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