Facts about Hammerhead Sharks

The Hammerhead Shark The Hammerhead Shark. Take one look at this amazing fish and you'll know how it got its name. The scientific name for its hammerhead shaped head is called Cephalofil. There are 9 different species of Hammerheads: •Winghead Shark •Scalloped Bonnethead •Whitefin Hammerhead •Scalloped Hammerhead •Scoophead •Great Hammerhead •Bonnethead •Smalleye Hammerhead •Smooth Hammerhead The largest of them all is the Great Hammerhead Shark. When fully grown, it gets to 6 meters in length and weighs 170 kilograms. Most other species only grow to 4 meters. Read more....