Fish
Hammerhead Shark
The shark with a head like a hammer
Family Sphyrnidae
Sphyrnidae is a taxonomic family in the order Carcharhiniformes, class Chondrichthyes. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Hammerhead Shark and Bonnethead. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Sphyrnidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerhead Shark Sphyrnidae | 230 kg | 4 m | 40 km/h | 30 yrs | Oceans | Critically Endangered |
| Bonnethead Sphyrna tiburo | 10 kg | 1.5 m | 30 km/h | 18 yrs | North America, South America | Endangered |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Fish
Bonnethead
Seagrass-munching hammerhead of warm shallows