What are some threats to the great hammerhead sharks?

Answer 1

the teeth and the tip of the head and/or nose can cause major injuries or death

there are many types of hammer head sharks and not all of them are endangered. ask a more specific question

Answer 2

It is illegal in a lot of places, but long line fishing is one way to ensure a shark will be caught. (which could happen to be a hammerhead, depending on the area) Long line fishing is when there is a LONG line of fishing wire, strong with baited hooks every few feet along it. As more fish become attracted to it, and caught on it, the sharks will move in for the easy lunch. But, they often end up stuck there too.

Unfortunately, long line fishing kills a lot of fish and other aquatic mammals you DIDN'T intend on catching, and you can't throw them back in quickly like you can regular fishing, because they've already bled or starved to death!

So, I don't recommend catching sharks this way (although it may be the easiest) even if you live in a place where it is legal.

Answer 3

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.