Smooth Hammerhead
Sphyrna zygaena
A large hammerhead shark species with a distinctively smooth-edged head structure, lacking the scalloped indentations found on other hammerhead species. They are highly migratory and often found in schools.
Smooth Hammerhead at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sphyrna zygaena
- Typical size
- 6-10 feet, 60-180 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Smooth hammerheads inhabit coastal and offshore waters, often found near continental shelves and seamounts. Anglers typically target them from boats using heavy tackle with fish baits or by trolling, especially during their seasonal migrations. They prefer temperate and tropical waters worldwide.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a smooth hammerhead 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™ worksSmooth Hammerhead questions people ask
Smooth Hammerhead is Sphyrna zygaena.
A typical smooth hammerhead runs 6-10 feet, 60-180 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every smooth hammerhead you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Smooth hammerheads inhabit coastal and offshore waters, often found near continental shelves and seamounts. Anglers typically target them from boats using heavy tackle with fish baits or by trolling, especially during their seasonal migrations. They prefer temperate and tropical waters worldwide. 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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