| Family: |
Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) |
| Max. size: |
47.1 cm OT (male/unsexed); 50.6 cm OT (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: South Carolina, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished from its congeners by having a head length greater than 20% of STL (stretched total length); cephalofoil has median indentation; with inner narial groove; pelvic fins with straight rear margins; 91 or fewer precaudal vertebrae (Ref. 94083). |
| Biology: |
Measurements given in STL, stretch total length (Ref. 94083). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 April 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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