Sphyrna lewini

Sharks

  • Scalloped hammerhead shark
  • Bogenstirn-Hammerhai
  • Geschulpte hamerhaai;Lewins hamerhaai
  • Petit requin-marteau
  • Cornuda común
  • Squalo martello smerlato

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 250 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 400 cm
  • Maximum age known : 35 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : - - Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The animal may inflict serious bites
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asEndangered