Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
Sphyrna lewini
A large hammerhead shark distinguished by the scalloped front edge of its distinctive flattened head structure. Known for forming large schools and making long migrations.
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sphyrna lewini
- Typical size
- 6-10 feet, 60-180 lbs
- State record
- 991 pounds
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in warm coastal waters worldwide, often near continental shelves and around seamounts. Anglers typically target them from boats in deeper offshore waters using heavy tackle and large baits like mackerel or bonito. They are often caught while fishing for other pelagic species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a scalloped hammerhead shark 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™ worksScalloped Hammerhead Shark questions people ask
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark is Sphyrna lewini.
A typical scalloped hammerhead shark runs 6-10 feet, 60-180 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every scalloped hammerhead shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in warm coastal waters worldwide, often near continental shelves and around seamounts. Anglers typically target them from boats in deeper offshore waters using heavy tackle and large baits like mackerel or bonito. They are often caught while fishing for other pelagic species. 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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