Shark

Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Sphyrna lewini
CR· Critically endangeredCaution

Famous for the mesmerising schools that gather at offshore seamounts like Daedalus and the Brothers, this shark sports a scallop-edged hammer head studded with sensory pores. Usually skittish around scuba bubbles, large aggregations of females patrol the current-swept reef in the cooler hours.

Size (typical)
2.5–4.0 mm
Depth range
IUCN status
CR
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

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