Scalloped Hammerheads

The Scalloped Hammerhead lives primarily in warm and tropical areas of the oceans. Specifically, this species of shark can be found near the continental shelves across the globe. Scalloped Hammerheads can be found in depths of over 500 meters!
Out of all the species of Hammerheads, the Scalloped Hammerhead is the most common. During the day, these sharks can be found closer to shore, however, in the evening, especially when it is their feeding time, Scalloped Hammerheads can be found further offshore.
Adult Scalloped Hammerheads have been known to swim and travel alone or in small schools. It is one of the few species of shark that travels in group-like settings.

Not much is known on this species of shark's reproductive habits or behaviors.
Obviously, the most distinguishing feature of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark is its hammer-shaped head, hence its name. The eyes and nostrils sit at the very tips of the head. The hammer-shaped head is crucial to the way this species of shark survives; it provides a weapon to stun prey by aggressively bumping into it. The hammer-shaped head is also lined with thousands of little nerve receptors that allow the shark to detect its prey in the dark.

The maximum length recorded of this species of shark was 14 feet long and the heaviest weight that has been recorded was approximately over 330 pounds. Its primary source of food is fish, specifically sardines, mackerels, and herring with the occasional squid or octopus.
This species of shark is NOT considered dangerous and are normally NOT aggressive towards people. As of 2008, the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark has been placed under the 'GLOBALLY ENDANGERED' LIST. Scientists believe it is because of over-fishing as well as finning.
Research has shown that in areas of the Atlantic Ocean, the Scalloped Hammerheads' population has decreased by 95% in the last 30 years, and continues to dwindle down as a result of illegal shark finning and over-fishing.