Great hammerhead

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hammerhead_sharks
gptkb:Sphyrnidae
gptkb:Hammerhead_shark
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in schools
may exhibit social hierarchies
gptkbp:body_style streamlined body
detects electrical fields
gptkbp:children found in estuaries
gptkbp:color grayish-brown
lighter underside
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in some regions
supported by various NG Os
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and media
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by changing ocean temperatures
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphyrnidae
gptkbp:fins long pectoral fins
prominent dorsal fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations subject to international regulations
targeted by longlines and gillnets
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back to the Eocene
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ongoing research on population structure
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sphyrna
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
warm waters
prefers sandy or muddy bottoms.
gptkbp:has_feature hammer-shaped head
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great hammerhead
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecological role as a predator
gptkbp:length 20 feet
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mouth triangular and serrated
gptkbp:notable_for breaching and jumping out of water
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:public_perception often misunderstood and feared
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:smooth_hammerhead
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_focus indicator species for ocean health
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Sphyrna_mokarran
gptkbp:senses excellent vision and electroreception
gptkbp:sights good eyesight in low light
gptkbp:social_structure may form schools during mating season
gptkbp:speed up to 25 mph
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:synergizes_with often targeted for shark fin soup
gptkbp:threats overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attraction for shark diving
gptkbp:traded_on displayed in public aquariums
gptkbp:vocalization produces sounds for communication
gptkbp:weight up to 1,000 pounds