Description
Sphyrna lewini is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Originally known as Zygaena lewini, the name of its genus was later renamed to its current name. The Greek word sphyrna translates into "hammer" in English, referring to the shape of this shark's head. The most distinguishing... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Vietnam
- Bermuda
- Seychelles
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Colors
white
grey
Social Behaviour
Group
Couple
Solitary
Habitat and Environment
Open water
Conservation status
(CR) Critically endangered