Great Hammerhead [Sphyrna mokarran]
Description
Great Hammerhead is the largest species in the Hammerhead shark genus, reaching up to 6 meters in length. It is distinguished by a straight, T-shaped head and a tall, sickle-shaped dorsal fin. They are coastal-pelagic species found over continental and insular shelves, and adjacent deep waters. They are solitary, strong swimmers known for their highly migratory nature.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Pelicans and Relatives
Pelecaniformes
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| Family |
Hammerheads
Scopidae
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| Genus |
Hammerhead Sharks
Sphyrna
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