Great Hammerhead

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:analyzes difficult to study due to wide range and behavior
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
may exhibit social hierarchies
gptkbp:body_style can detect electrical fields in the water
streamlined body for efficient swimming
gptkbp:color grayish-brown on top and white underneath
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
population declining due to fishing pressure
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in various myths and legends
gptkbp:diet fish, rays, and other sharks
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine food webs
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by changes in ocean temperature and habitat.
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphyrnidae
gptkbp:famous_for largest species of hammerhead shark
gptkbp:fins heterocercal tail fin
large and triangular
high demand in shark fin soup
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in many countries
caught using longlines and gillnets
overfishing impacts population dynamics
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives date back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity studies show low genetic diversity in some populations
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
reaches maturity at 5-7 years
warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
prefers shallow coastal waters and reefs
gptkbp:has_feature hammer-shaped head
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great Hammerhead
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:interacts_with can be dangerous if provoked
gptkbp:length up to 20 feet
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration migrate to warmer waters in winter
seasonal migrations for breeding and feeding
gptkbp:predators humans and larger sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness due to conservation efforts
gptkbp:public_perception often misunderstood and feared
gptkbp:range tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:related_species other hammerhead sharks
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research studied for its unique head shape and behavior
gptkbp:research_focus important for studying marine ecosystems
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Sphyrna_mokarran
gptkbp:senses excellent sense of smell and electroreception
gptkbp:sights good vision, especially in low light
gptkbp:size males smaller than females
gptkbp:social_structure often seen in schools during mating season
gptkbp:speed up to 25 mph
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships may interact with other marine species
gptkbp:threats overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on often displayed in large aquariums
gptkbp:weight up to 1,000 pounds