Fishing for Great hammerhead shark

Sphyrna mokarran

The great hammerhead shark is a large, distinctive predator recognized by its T-shaped head. It inhabits warm coastal waters and feeds on a diet of fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Reaching lengths of up to 240 inches and weighing around 1,000 pounds, it is a solitary hunter known for its agility and keen sensory perception. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

3 ft - 984 ft

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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