Best places to see Scalloped Hammerheads
The scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Originally known as Zygaena lewini, its genus name was later changed 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 characteristic of this shark, as in all hammerheads, is the 'hammer' on its head. The shark's eyes and nostrils are at the tips of... Read more on Wikipedia.
- In season · Feb–Apr, Jun–Aug, Oct–Nov
Scalloped Hammerheads are seen here in February to April, June to August and October to November, alongside Common blacktip shark, Galápagos Shark and Whitetip Reef Shark.
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- In season · Mar, May–Jun, Aug, Nov
Scalloped Hammerheads are seen here in March, May to June, August and November, alongside Galápagos Shark, Blue-footed booby and Green Sea Turtle.
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