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Hammerheads are one of the medium sized species of sharks, which make them an easy target for fishermen. Their fins are a delicacy. As a result of overfishing, hammerhead numbers have fallen drastically in many of their habitats. Fishermen usually cut off their fins and toss the remainder of the fish into the sea to die a horrible death. Loss of habitat is another danger to these sharks. Because of widespread uncontrolled hunting, hammerheads are considered an "endangered" species. Unless hunting them is stopped soon, these species may become extinct very soon.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe great hammerhead shark, the winghead shark, and the scalloped shark are the three endangered species of hammerhead sharks, and the smalleye shark, another type of hammerhead shark, is on the vulnerable animal list.
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∙ 13y agoIndeed they are facing extinction mainly because of growing appetites for shark meat and for the Asian delicacy shark-fin soup, which are proving too much for populations of the slow-growing animals
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∙ 14y agoshark finning X-( make them stop! the website www.gamergamed.weebly.com is sooo cool!
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∙ 12y agothe great hammerhead is the most aggeresive hammerhead shark in the entire world
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When where great hammerheads declared endangered?
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Are hammerhead sharks endangered.?
Yes, because of hunting or habitat loss. Two of its species are currently listed as endangered (Great and Scalloped hammerheads) and two are vulnerable (Smalleye and Smooth hammerheads).
When was Wilmington Hammerheads created?
Wilmington Hammerheads was created in 1996.
When was Jupiter Hammerheads created?
Jupiter Hammerheads was created in 1998.
When was Hawaii Hammerheads created?
Hawaii Hammerheads was created in 1999.
When did Hawaii Hammerheads end?
Hawaii Hammerheads ended in 2000.
Do hammerheads sharks have predators?
Great Whites and people are predators of Hammerheads.
When was Corpus Christi Hammerheads created?
Corpus Christi Hammerheads was created in 2003.
Are Hammerheads killers?
I don't believe so. Only three of nine species are dangerous, they are all endangered, and you more likely to be 10,000 times more likely to be bit by a new yorker than a shark
Do hammerheads live alone?
no
Why hammerheads have been overfished?
Hammerheads are one of the medium sized species of sharks, which make them an easy target for fishermen. Their fins are a delicacy. As a result of overfishing, hammerhead numbers have fallen drastically in many of their habitats. Fishermen usually cut off their fins and toss the remainder of the fish into the sea to die a horrible death. Loss of habitat is another danger to these sharks. Because of widespread uncontrolled hunting, hammerheads are considered an "endangered" species. Unless hunting them is stopped soon, these species may become extinct very soon.
Are hammerheads less endangered?
Scientists are trying to help them but they need donations and groups to convince the government to help the poor things. But yes the population is growing. Inform friends and family that sharks aren't all that bad.
