Smalleye Hammerhead [Sphyrna couardi]
Description
This hammerhead is known for its smaller eyes and streamlined look, which divers may notice as it passes through reef edges or sandy patches. When it swims, it often does so steadily and low in the water column, making it easier to track as it cruises by.
Where To See Smalleye Hammerhead
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Bonnethead
Sphyrnidae
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| Genus |
Sphyrna
Sphyrna
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