| Family: |
Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) |
| Max. size: |
92 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: southern Mexico to northern Peru, probably including the Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf, presumably inshore. Viviparous, presumably with 2 young per litter. Probably the smallest species of hammerhead. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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