Sphyrna media reaches 1.5 m, smallest of hammerheads. Hammerhead shark (Sphyrnidae) tropical West Atlantic and East Pacific with fusiform body gray-brown with white belly, T-shaped hammer head characteristic but narrower than S. lewini, fine cephalic lobes. Lives from 5 to 100 m on sandy bottoms and shallow coastal waters. IUCN Critically Endangered, populations devastated by fishing. Rare dive photo subject, more accessible than pelagic hammerheads but threatened with extinction. Species recently confirmed distinct by genetics.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Scoophead shark?
Scoophead shark (Sphyrna media) reaches 100–150 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Scoophead shark?
Scoophead shark is found between 5–100 m deep.
Is the Scoophead shark dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Scoophead shark?
IUCN status: Critically endangered (CR).
Where can you find the Scoophead shark?
Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Mediterranean.