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HAMMERHEAD SHARK Ashley Combs Taylor Restivo
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Common name : Scalloped Hammerhead
Scientific name : Sphyrna lewini
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Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Chondrichthyes Order : Carcharhiniformes Family : Sphyrnidae Genus : Sphyrna Species : Sphyra Sp.
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The Hammer head shark typically ranges from 0
The Hammer head shark typically ranges from 0.9 to 6 m long (3 to 20 feet). They weight from 500 lbs. to 1000 lbs.
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The Hammerhead shark is located in coastal regions, continental and insular shelves as well as adjacent to deeper water. They have been observed to swim fairly close inshore during the day and into the depths at night while hunting for food.
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Hammerhead sharks eat small fish, crustaceans, and rays they scavengers.
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Hammerhead’s ampullae sentistivty allows it to find its favorite meal
Hammerhead’s ampullae sentistivty allows it to find its favorite meal. Sting rays, which usually burry themselves under the sand. Hammerheads use their wide heads to attack sting rays pinning the winged fish against the sea floor.
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The Scallop hammerhead shark may have declined by more then 97 % due to overfishing.
They are used for make up, medicine, food, and tourist items.
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