Scalloped Hammerhead
Sphyrna lewini
Adults roam warm temperate and tropical coastal and offshore waters, sometimes traveling between reefs, seamounts, and open sea. They prey on bony fishes, cephalopods, crustaceans, and rays, pinning bottom-dwelling prey with the head before biting. This active shark is known for seasonal aggregations around offshore islands and seamounts. Its wide cephalofoil gives it exceptional electroreceptive sensing and maneuverability.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- CR