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What is the color of the hammerhead shark?
most of the hammerhead sharks are brownish. However, the smooth hammerhead sharks is olive green or dark gray-brown in the top and white underneath. Their pectoral fins have black tips.
What is the name of the fins on a shark?
dorsal fin
Describe the excretory system of a great a hammerhead shark?
· Sharp Vision· Wide head· 2 dorsal fins· 5 gill slits
How will you know if a hammerhead is male or female?
Examine the pelvic fins on the bottom of the shark. Male sharks will have two, tubular claspers trailing off the back part of the fins. Female sharks will have normal, rounded fins. The claspers on the male shark are its reproductive organs and are used to internally fertilize the female. Juvenile males will have smaller, short claspers and can be harder to identify.
How are hammerheads endangered?
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.
Can a hammerhead shark be a different color than gray?
Not all hammerheads are gray. Many species are brown. The smooth hammerhead has a white underside with a dark brown or even olive green color on top, along with black tips on the pectoral fins.
Why are hammerhead's a delicacy?
Hammerheads are a delicacy because of their fins.
How do humans interact and interfere with hammerhead sharks?
Humans interact with hammerhead sharks primarily through fishing and habitat destruction. Overfishing, often driven by the demand for shark fins and meat, poses a significant threat to their populations. Additionally, coastal development and pollution can degrade their habitats, impacting their breeding and feeding grounds. Conservation efforts are crucial to mitigate these impacts and protect hammerhead shark populations.
How many fins do a shark have?
2 fins
What are dried shark fins?
Dried shark fins are fins that have been harvested from sharks, then cleaned, dried, and often traded for culinary purposes. They are a key ingredient in shark fin soup, considered a delicacy in some cultures. Concerns have been raised about the impact of shark finning on shark populations and marine ecosystems.
What do the fins do to the great white shark?
The fins help the great white shark steer through the water
How many fins does a great white shark have?
A great white shark has two dorsal fins, one anal fin, and two pectoral fins.
