Caribbean Hammerhead [Sphyrna gilberti]
Description
Divers in the Caribbean region may encounter the Caribbean Hammerhead as a graceful, compact shark that moves along reef slopes and near sandy bottoms. Its head shape is unmistakable, and it may circle slowly or hover briefly as it searches for prey.
Where To See Caribbean Hammerhead
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Requiem Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
| Family |
Bonnethead
Sphyrnidae
|
| Genus |
Sphyrna
Sphyrna
|
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