Great Hammerhead Shark

Great hammerheads are the largest members of the hammerhead shark family and are listed as endangered.

Size and Weight
The great hammerhead is usually around 10 or 15 feet long, but can grow to around 20 feet long. They can weigh up to 1,000 lbs.

Description
These sharks are large and easily identifiable. They have a nearly straight cephalofoil and are grey colored, the underside being slightly lighter than the back.



Habitat
Great hammerheads can be found in tropical waters in all the world's oceans, excluding the Arctic ocean.

Prey
Their diet includes rays (their favorite), skates, bony fish, squid, crabs, and even other sharks! They are able to withstand the stings of a stingray so that they can eat them.