| Family: |
Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil. Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador and probably northern Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Little-known. Found in inshore areas over the continental shelves. Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized fresh for human consumption and for fishmeal. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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