Scalloped Hammerhead
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Family | Sphyrnidae |
---|---|
Conservation status | Endangered |
Mass | 84 kg (Adult) |
Scientific name | Sphyrna lewini |
Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Hammerheads |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2244632 |
About Scalloped Hammerhead
The scalloped hammerhead is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Originally known as Zygaena lewini, its genus name was later changed to its current name. The Greek word sphyrna translates into "hammer" in English, referring to the shape of this shark's head.