Sphyrna mokarran (Great Hammerhead)

Hammerhead Shark

3.5-6 metri
20-30 ani
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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.

Dimensiune

3.5-6 metri

Greutate

230-450 kg

Durata de viață

20-30 ani

Statut

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Unde le găsești

Cele mai bune locații de scufundare

Cat Island, BahamasBimini, BahamasInsulele GalapagosInsula Cocos, Costa RicaMalpelo, ColumbiaLayang Layang, MalaeziaInsulele Socorro, MexicMarea Roșie, EgiptRangiroa, Polinezia FranțazăRasdhoo Atoll, Maldive

Sfaturi de scufundare

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

Cel mai bun sezon

December to March (Bahamas), varies by location

Habitat

Warm temperate and tropical coastal waters, often near continental shelves

Dietă

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

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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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