Bonnethead
Sphyrna tiburo
The bonnethead is the smallest member of the hammerhead shark family, characterized by its distinctive shovel-shaped head. Unlike other hammerheads, bonnetheads are omnivorous and feed heavily on seagrass in addition to crustaceans and small fish.
Bonnethead at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sphyrna tiburo
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 2-8 lbs
- State record
- 16 lbs 7 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Bonnetheads inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries from North Carolina to Brazil. They prefer seagrass beds and sandy flats in water depths of 3-25 feet. Anglers typically target them using light tackle with shrimp, squid, or small crabs as bait.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bonnethead through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBonnethead questions people ask
Bonnethead is Sphyrna tiburo.
A typical bonnethead runs 24-36 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bonnethead you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bonnetheads inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries from North Carolina to Brazil. They prefer seagrass beds and sandy flats in water depths of 3-25 feet. Anglers typically target them using light tackle with shrimp, squid, or small crabs as bait. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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