Scalloped Hammerhead

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hammerhead
gptkbp:age around 5 years
gptkbp:behavior often found in groups
schooling
gptkbp:body_style laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
give birth to live young
gptkbp:color grayish-brown
lighter underside
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
working to protect species.
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:collection
Endangered
regulations on fishing
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role part of marine food web
top predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by ocean temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sphyrnidae
gptkbp:fins large dorsal fin
tall and triangular
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
high in certain areas
significant decline in numbers
longlining and gillnetting
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for resilience
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sphyrna
gptkbp:habitat continental shelves
warm temperate and tropical waters
gptkbp:has_feature scalloped head shape
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scalloped Hammerhead
gptkbp:interacts_with fishing and ecotourism
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to bycatch
gptkbp:length 4.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 20-30 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal
linked to prey availability
gptkbp:population_trend declining
gptkbp:predators larger sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through documentaries
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
tagging and tracking
gptkbp:research_focus important for marine biodiversity studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Sphyrna_lewini
gptkbp:senses acute sense of smell
gptkbp:social_structure schools of up to 100 individuals
gptkbp:speed up to 25 km/h
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_type heterocercal tail
gptkbp:threats overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on displayed in public aquariums
gptkbp:weight up to 200 kg
gptkbp:wildlife critical for survival
due to coastal development
gptkbp:young pups