Great Hammerhead

Sphyrna mokarran
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Sphyrna mokarran
Other names Great Hammerhead Shark, Hoe-head Shark
Size Up to 6.1 m (20 ft)
Weight Over 450 kg (992 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal & oceanic waters throughout the water column, estuaries to offshore areas
Depth Range 0 - 300 m (984 ft)
Great Hammerhead Shark Distribution