What are the different types of hammerhead shark?

Learn about the 10 species of hammerhead sharks, which range in size from about 3 feet to 20 feet in length. read more

Smooth hammerhead shark, Mexico. jchauser / Getty Images The smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) is another large shark that can grow to about 13 feet (4 m) in length. These types have a large "hammer" head but without a notch in its center. read more

These Hammerhead Shark facts are essential to understanding the full diversity of the species and can help you identify the different types of Hammerheads. 1. Bonnethead Shark: Found along the Northern South American coast, Southern California coast, and in the Gulf of Mexico, Bonnethead Sharks have a broad, smooth, spade-like head. read more

Most hammerhead species are placed in the genus Sphyrna, while the winghead shark is placed in its own genus, Eusphyra. Many, but not necessarily mutually exclusive, functions have been proposed for the cephalofoil, including sensory reception, manoeuvering, and prey manipulation. read more