Hammerhead Shark
Updated On: 15 FEB 2023
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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