Quick Facts
common name :
Scalloped hammerhead shark
Scientific Name :
Sphyrna lewini
local name :
Magala
Group :
Sharks
Average Size :
Maximum total length about 370 to 420 cm.
Diagnostic Features
Morphological characteristics Head: Hammer or axe shaped, very wide, around 30% of total body length Broadly arched mouth Pelvic fins not falcate First dorsal fin moderately falcate Posterior margin of a second dorsal fin less than anal height while inner margin long about twice fin height Anal fin larger than second dorsal fin and rather long Color characteristics Above side: Gray-brown color Below side: White color Pectoral fin tips: Dusky/black
consumer Advice
Threat to Human
Stock Status
Stock Overfished
Lank Fish rating
IUCN Red List Status
