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hammerhead shark A great hammerhead shark swims in clear, shallow blue water above sandy seabed.
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Shark body plans Illustration of a smooth hammerhead shark, Sphyrna zygaena, showing its distinctive wide, flattened head with eyes at the ends, a streamlined grayish-brown body, and a tall dorsal fin.
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Different Types of Sharks and Their Behaviors
Overview of several shark species, including the lemon, tiger, and hammerhead sharks.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Diving into the biodiversity of Malpelo Island's underwater world
The waters off Malpelo Island, Colombia, are home to a diverse marine life, which...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Tracking scalloped hammerhead sharks for conservation
Learn about the scalloped hammerhead shark.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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Hammerhead shark.
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Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran).
A great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming in the Caribbean Sea.
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Shark body plans
Body plans of representative sharks.
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smooth hammerhead shark
Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena).
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All About Sharks.
Explore the evolution and conservation of these predators of the deep in our interactive.
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