Bonnethead [Sphyrna tiburo]
Description
Bonnetheads are smaller hammerheads that can be seen in coastal areas, sometimes near sandy bottoms and seagrass edges. Divers often describe their quick, curious movements—watch for them to angle their heads as they search for small prey.
Where To See Bonnethead
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| 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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