Hammerhead sighting
Published on Jun 15, 2015 (191)
Always exciting to see a Hammerhead in Cayman!
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Hammerhead Shark – Family Sphyrnidae: www.sharks-world.com › Species
Facts about Hammerhead Sharks
Many individuals find the hammerhead shark to be one of the most fascinating. The very strange and different look it offers definitely gets it noticed. This one species of shark that doesn’t get confused with any other out there. Since most hammerhead sharks are harmless to humans they aren’t feared either like so many of them are in the waters. There are 9 separate species of hammerhead sharks out there and only three species can be dangerous to humans.
They prefer to live in warm water that is found along the coastlines. They can be found in tropic and sub tropic waters all over the world. They tend to migrate to cooler water in the summer months. They prefer to live well below the surface of the water.
Facts about Hammerhead Shark
The shape of their head allows them to be able to find prey easier. Since their eyes are set apart they can see what is going on in various directions better than other species of sharks. They also have plenty of sensory organs in their head so they can feel vibrations and movements of their prey when they don’t see them.
What do Hammerhead Sharks Eat?
While the hammerhead shark is mellow, it takes hunting for food very seriously. They have a great sense of smell so they are able to locate food without too much trouble. They eat a variety of foods including small fish, sting rays, small sharks, and squid. There are reports that when food is scarce the hammerheads will eat each other as a last resort in order to survive.
The Anatomy of a Hammerhead Shark
There is no mistaking a hammerhead shark when you see one. The head is wide and very thick. It looks like a hammer at both ends and their eyes are set out on these ends so they are very far apart. The body is a light gray on the top with white underneath. They have a dorsal fin that is very big and it has a point at the top of it.
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