Fishing for Smooth hammerhead shark

Sphyrna zygaena

The smooth hammerhead shark is a large, distinctive fish known for its flattened, hammer-shaped head. It inhabits temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, often near coastlines. Reaching lengths of up to 156 inches and weighing around 880 pounds, it preys on fish, squid, and crustaceans. This species is known for its migratory behavior and social groupings. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 656 ft

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Smooth hammerhead shark

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Biggest Smooth hammerhead shark catches

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Beaufort County Coast

61 in · 35 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Collier County Coast

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Cole Park Pier

20 in · 3 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Sarasota County Coast

15 in · 6 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

54 in · 60 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Narragansett Bay

175 in · 600 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Brevard County Coast

4 in · 2 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Brazoria County Coast

15 in · 2 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Foster’s Pond

186 in · 881 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Lee County Coast

120 in · 300 lb

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