They are generally non-aggressive towards humans but should be left alone. Like all sharks, they have a cartilaginous skeleton and rough skin. The eyes of the scalloped hammerhead are located on the ends of its „hammer”. This gives them a better visual range than most sharks. The „hammer” also seems to be a sensory device.
Food
Scalloped hammerheads feed on cephalopods (squid), fish, crustaceans, and turtles.
Habitat
Scalloped hammerhead sharks are found worldwide in temperate seas. They are usually found in deep water but it is not uncommon to find them closer to shore.
Social Structure
Young scalloped hammerhead sharks live in large schools. Adults can be found in large schools, in pairs, or alone. It is thought that they tend to come together in schools to pick mates. They also tend to congregate when they are migrating from one area to another.
Birth & Offspring
Scalloped hammerhead sharks give birth to live young. The young hammerheads usually live in shallow water nurseries with other young sharks.
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