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The Hammerhead Shark

The Hammerhead Shark is an easily recognizable creature with a head shaped like the tool they're named after - a hammer! These spectacular swimmers possess a grey-brown shade on their back and sides, fading to white on their bellies. Found in warm waters around the globe, there are nine different species of Hammerhead Sharks, each varying in size from just a few feet to over 20 feet long!

Hammerhead Shark
SizeUp to 20 feet (6.1 meters)
WeightUp to 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 25 mph (40 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful bite and strong swimming ability
Biggest WeaknessVulnerable to attacks on the sides of its body
Scientific NameSphyrnidae
FamilySphyrna
HabitatSaltwater
GeographyWarm waters around the world
DietStingrays, fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans
Lifespan20 years - 30 years

The Hammerhead Shark

The Hammerhead Shark is an easily recognizable creature with a head shaped like the tool they're named after - a hammer! These spectacular swimmers possess a grey-brown shade on their back and sides, fading to white on their bellies. Found in warm waters around the globe, there are nine different species of Hammerhead Sharks, each varying in size from just a few feet to over 20 feet long!

Fun Fact: Did you know Hammerhead Sharks move sideways more than other sharks because their wide head acts like a rudder, allowing them to pivot quickly?

Hammerhead Shark
SizeUp to 20 feet (6.1 meters)
WeightUp to 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 25 mph (40 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful bite and strong swimming ability
Biggest WeaknessVulnerable to attacks on the sides of its body
Scientific NameSphyrnidae
FamilySphyrna
HabitatSaltwater
GeographyWarm waters around the world
DietStingrays, fish, squid, octopus, crustaceans
Lifespan20 years - 30 years

Fun Fact: The strange, elongated head of a Hammerhead Shark actually provides excellent 360-degree vision, meaning they have an almost complete visual field!

Fun Fact: Despite their fearsome reputation, Hammerhead Sharks are actually mostly harmless to humans and prefer to eat fish, squid, and even other sharks!