Fun Facts About Hammerhead Sharks!
1) The longest species of hammerhead shark can grow to 20 feet long. That's nearly a quarter of the length of our lap lanes.
2) Hammerheads have been swimming in Earth's waters for 20 million years, since the Miocene Period.
3) The hammerhead part of the shark is called a cephalofoil.
4) The eyes of a hammerhead shark give them 360 degrees of vision. That's a full circle!
5) Hammerheads don't have to worry about getting stung by stingrays. They're impervious to stingray barbs.
6) Just like you, some species of hammerheads can get a tan! Some hammerheads that swim in shallow waters can go from light brown to black.
7) Hammerheads are lightning fast in the water and can swim at speeds of up to 20-25 miles per hour.
8) Baby hammerheads are called pups.
9) Hammerheads have about 37 teeth in their mouths.
10) Hammerheads have larger than average brains for their body size, compared to other sharks.
