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Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

They are very distinct from other shark species
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Fun Facts

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Feeding
They use their hammer-shaped heads to pin prey down to the seafloor.
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Unique Characteristics
They detect the electrical signals of their hidden prey through sensory organs around their broad heads.
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Did you know?
Their eyes are at each end of their wide head, giving them an almost 360-degree visual range.
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Feeding
They use their hammer-shaped heads to pin prey down to the seafloor.
Icon-DI-80x80-appearance
Unique Characteristics
They detect the electrical signals of their hidden prey through sensory organs around their broad heads.

About the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

    How It Got Its Name
    Hammerhead sharks are named after the shape of their very useful broad head, which resembles the shape of a hammer.
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