The great hammerhead (sphyrna mokarran) — one of the ocean’s most iconic predators — is in deeper peril than once thought Once believed to roam vast ocean basins, new research reveals it. Hammerhead sharks are opportunistic predators with a varied diet that includes fish, rays, cephalopods, and crustaceans Their unique head shape plays a crucial role in locating and capturing prey, as it allows for a broader field of vision and improved sensory capabilities. Learn about the 10 species of hammerhead sharks found worldwide Great hammerhead sharks love to eat stingrays and have been found with their stingers protruding from their mouths, which means they are immune to their venom
Discover the fascinating hammerhead shark, an apex predator known for its unique cephalofoil and vital role in marine ecosystems. Meet all 10 hammerhead shark species, where to dive with them, and how to help protect these fascinating ocean predators. The great hammerhead is the largest of the hammerheads in the family sphyrnidae The “hammer head”, or cephalophoil, is straight and square relative to the major axis of the body
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