How big is the Smooth hammerhead?

Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) reaches 200–400 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Smooth hammerhead?

Smooth hammerhead is found between 0–400 m deep.

Where can you find the Smooth hammerhead?

Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)

Key facts

Scientific name: Sphyrna zygaena
Common name: Smooth hammerhead
Category: Fish
Family: Sphyrnidae
Genus: Sphyrna
Size: 200–400 cm
Depth: 0–400 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water
Behaviours: solitary, schooling, fast-moving
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Sphyrna zygaena reaches 4 m and 400 kg. Hammer silhouette more regularly rounded without marked central notch (different from S. lewini). Olive-gray back, white belly. Lives in open water from 0 to 400 m in temperate to tropical zones, more cold-tolerant than S. lewini. Solitary or small group encounters in Azores, Canaries, Morocco, occasional Mediterranean. Overfished for fins, listed VU. Seasonal migration, possible aggregations. One of the dream Macaronesian encounters.

Photo of Smooth hammerhead

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Smooth hammerhead?: Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) reaches 200–400 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Smooth hammerhead?: Smooth hammerhead is found between 0–400 m deep.
Is the Smooth hammerhead dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Smooth hammerhead?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Smooth hammerhead?: Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Sphyrna

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105819)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2418794)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia