Family Sphyrnidae, HAMMERHEAD SHARKS Sphyrna tiburo
Description: broadly widened head in the shape of a shovel; only slight indentation of anal fin; front of head not notched at midline; gray or grayish-brown in color.
Similar Fish: other hammerhead sharks.
Where found: INSHORE species found in bays and estuaries.
Size: commonly 3 to 4 feet.
*Florida Record: n/a
Remarks: matures at about 3 feet in length and bears 6 to 12 young at one time; feeds chiefly on crabs and other crustaceans.
* The Florida records quoted are from the Department of Environmental Protection's printed publication, Fishing Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are provided as only as a benchmark.
