Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Scalloped Hammerhead, Swimming
Reference |
IB0221 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Hammerhead Sharks - SPHYRNIDAE |
Common Name |
Scalloped Hammerhead, Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Sphyrna lewini |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Scalloped Hammerhead reachs about 3.5m in length and sometimes form large schools. Large Hammerheads have a reputation for being dangerous and there have been reports of attacks on humans (Although not in Australian water). While not usually aggressive towards humans, Hammerheads should be treated with caution. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |