Hammerhead Shark

Picture of hammerhead shark
Updated On: 15 FEB 2023

This shark's unusual name comes from the unusual shape of its head, an amazing piece of anatomy built to maximize the fish's ability to find its favorite meal: stingrays.

Characteristics

Scientific name: Sphymidae Lewini

Habitat: Warm temperate ocean, Coastal waters

Favourite foods: Stingrays, Eels, fish

Predator: Human

Fun fact: They have a 360 field of view.

Lifespan: 20 - 30 years




Weight: Around 130 to 450 kg

Distribution location in Malaysia: Sabah Borneo

Which island have? Layang-layang Island