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The Great Hammerhead averages a weight of over 500 pounds! The largest great hammerhead on record was approximately 991 pounds. They can also reach up to lengths of 20 feet long!
The Great Hammerhead averages a weight of over 500 pounds! The largest great hammerhead on record was approximately 991 pounds. They can also reach up to lengths of 20 feet long!
Key Features
Key Features
Cephalofoil
Cephalofoil
Nearly straight, hammer shaped, with a prominent indentation in the center.
Juvenile hammers are slightly more curved than adults in the same species.
Dorsal Fins
Dorsal Fins
The first dorsal fin is tall with a pointed tip and recurved in shape.
The second dorsal fin is also high but not as much, having a concave shape.
Pelvic Fins
Pelvic Fins
Large, with a prominent leading edge and more recurved in the rear area.
Dermal Denticles
Dermal Denticles
Closely spaced, tiny V-shaped scales covering all the skin of the shark.
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