1. HAMMERHEADS SHARK
Perhaps the most characteristic of all species of sharks’ hammerheads is easily recognized by the unique
shape of their head. Worldwide are about 10 species of them some of which grow up to 6 meters in
length and are known to attack humans. The Horned is one of the most common species usually vague
in large groups in shallow water. No one knows exactly why these sharks have evolved that curious head
shape. Some biologists believe gives them a sensory advantage to find their prey while others believe it
helps them buoyancy. Hammerhead shark fins are particularly prized as food in eastern Asia although fin
hunting these and other sharks is now banned in several countries.
Between October 2008 and January 2011, Sea Shepherd paid the salaries of two crewmembers on the
floating ranger station SHARK Martello. Their job is to keep the small army operational that is located
there. The hammerhead shark is owned by the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS). Due to limited
funds, the GNPS is unable to hire all the crew that is needed for their operations queue is why Sea
Shepherd has been assisting with the costs. The hammerhead shark is permanently moored in the north
of the archipelago - an area that is attractive to poachers due to the abundance of sharks. Sea Shepherd
has been contributing to this project especificamente because we understand the Importance of the
ecologically unique, But Also extremely fragile part, of the Galapagos Islands.
Hammerhead sharks are light gray with some green tones in the dorsal while the ventral side is white.
Between nine hammerhead species are significant differences both size and weight ranging from 90
centimeters from the sharks 6 meters mokarran or great hammerhead. Hammerhead sharks are very
slim compared to other large sharks such as white or bull which gives them greater mobility and agility
and can make sharp turns and dizzying, to which also helps the shape of your head.
The hammerhead sharks mouth is very small in comparison to its body. Hammerhead sharks feed on a
lot of prey including fish, rays, squid, octopus, crustaceans and even other species of hammerhead
sharks. Usually located on sandy bottoms at night to hunt and made a quick attack to capture prey.
Maximum size of the hammerhead shark is 5.5 m / 400 kg. Location: temperate waters around the
world, from southern Canada to Chile and New Zealand.
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