Species learning profile

Hiu martil besar

Sphyrna mokarran

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) is a saltwater fish associated with coastal habitat in Global. Its wide head spreads its sensory organs across a larger search area.

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At a glance

Perairan
Air laut
Habitat
Pesisir
Panjang maksimum
610 cm
Sebaran
Seluruh dunia
Famili
Sphyrnidae
Ordo
Carcharhiniformes

Observe

How to identify Hiu martil besar

  • Grey-brown above and pale underneath.
  • Classic shark body with a very wide hammer-shaped head.
  • Reported maximum length: 610 cm — a genuinely giant fish. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.

Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.

Place and pattern

Where it lives—and how it behaves

Habitat and range

This species is associated with coastal habitat across Global. Local depth, cover, temperature, oxygen, and food availability determine where it can thrive.

Behavior

Uses coastal habitat for feeding, shelter, migration, or reproduction.

Food-web connections

What it eats and why it matters

Diet

A species-specific mix of plant material, plankton, invertebrates, or other fish.

Ecological role

It occupies a distinct place in its food web as consumer, prey, or both..

Remember

One fact worth keeping

Hiu martil besar dapat tumbuh hingga sekitar 610 cm dan sering ditemukan di sekitar Pesisir.

Think like a conservationist

A conservation lens

Population health depends on intact habitat, clean water, and responsible harvest where fishing occurs.

This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.

Recall

Quick knowledge check

Which habitat is most closely associated with Great hammerhead shark in this guide?

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References and further reading

Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.

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