Hammerhead Sharks - Facts for Kids

A scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) swimming in clear blue ocean water. The shark has a distinctive hammer-shaped head with a scalloped front margin. Its body is greyish-white with a streamlined shape and a prominent dorsal fin.

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Facts About Hammerhead Sharks For Kids

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Basic Information

The most common hammerhead shark species is called the Scalloped Hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini), and it belongs to the family Sphyrnidae!

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