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Types of Sharks

Great Hammerhead Shark

Sphyrna mokarran

The largest hammerhead, easy to recognise by its wide, flat, hammer-shaped head.

Key facts

Found in
Warm tropical seas worldwide
Diet
Fish and rays, especially stingrays
Notable for
Its wide head helps it find prey
Conservation status
Critically Endangered