Hammerhead

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Shark
gptkbp:adaptation Head shape aids in hunting and navigation
gptkbp:age Born live after gestation
gptkbp:averageTemperature 3 to 6 meters
gptkbp:behavior Social species
gptkbp:biodiversity Nine recognized species
gptkbp:breedingSeason Spring to summer
gptkbp:colors Gray to brownish
Some species have distinct markings
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in various media and folklore
gptkbp:diet Carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:educational_programs Forms schools during the day
gptkbp:environmental_impact Affected by climate change and ocean warming
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphyrnidae
gptkbp:fauna Research into farming practices ongoing
gptkbp:fishSpecies Regulated in many countries
Caught by longlines and gillnets
Popular in public aquariums
Populations declining due to overfishing
gptkbp:fossilRecord Ancestors date back millions of years
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sphyrna
gptkbp:habitat Prefers shallow waters near the coast
Coastal_waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hammerhead
gptkbp:intelligence Possesses complex behaviors
gptkbp:interactsWith Occasionally dangerous but generally not aggressive
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
gptkbp:localNames Known by various names in different cultures
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mouth Triangular_and_serrated
gptkbp:notable_feature Wide, flattened head
gptkbp:predators Orcas_and_larger_sharks
gptkbp:public_perception Often misunderstood as dangerous.
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous and viviparous
gptkbp:research Research ongoing to understand diversity
Studied using tagging and tracking
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for unique head shape
gptkbp:senses Excellent vision and electroreception
gptkbp:size Size varies by species
gptkbp:socialStructure Hierarchical social groups
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Varies by species
Protected in some regions
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships May associate with other species for protection
gptkbp:threats Overfishing and habitat loss
gptkbp:tourism Attracts divers and marine enthusiasts
gptkbp:waterSource Fast and agile
gptkbp:wingArea Valuable in shark fin trade