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Da da da da da da DA  Bonnethead shark,Geotagged,Scalloped hammerhead,Sphyrna lewini,Sphyrna tiburo,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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  1. Hehe, funny title and an impressive specie introduction. Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work! Posted 12 years ago
  2. Sharks are so cool Posted 12 years ago
  3. Thanks:D I love sharks:D diving and snorkelling with them is amazing! Posted 12 years ago

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The scalloped hammerhead is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Originally known as ''Zygaena lewini'', the name of its genus was later renamed to its current name. The Greek word ''sphyrna'' translates into "hammer" in English, referring to the shape of this shark's head. The most distinguishing characteristic of this shark, as in all hammerheads, is the 'hammer' on its head. The shark's eyes and nostrils are at the tips of the extensions. This is a fairly large hammerhead,.. more

Similar species: Ground Sharks
Species identified by travismorhardt
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Uploaded Oct 14, 2012. Captured Mar 21, 2007 16:14 in United States.
  • DMC-LZ2
  • f/3.1
  • 10/130s
  • ISO100
  • 9.9mm