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Bronze hammerhead shark

Sphyrna lewini

Critically Endangered

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The Bronze Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna lewini) is a species in the genus Sphyrna. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Family

Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead Sharks)

Genus

Sphyrna (Hammerhead Sharks)

Species

Sphyrna lewini (Bronze hammerhead shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Hong-sal-gwi-sang-ǒ

Japanese Aka shumokuzame

Spanish Cachona

French Grand requin marteau

German Bogenstirn-Hammerhai

Portuguese Cambeva

Russian Бронзовая молот-рыба

Arabic Abul-garn

Turkish Çekiç balığı

Vietnamese Cá Nhám búa

Indonesian Hiu martil

Thai Chalarm Hua-kong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bronze hammerhead shark?

The scientific name of Bronze hammerhead shark is Sphyrna lewini. It belongs to the genus Sphyrna.

What is the conservation status of Bronze hammerhead shark?

Bronze hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bronze hammerhead shark live?

Bronze hammerhead shark is found in Distributed across Chile, Colombia, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile, Colombia, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Bronze hammerhead shark belong to?

Bronze hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) belongs to the genus Sphyrna, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphyrnidae.

Is Bronze hammerhead shark endangered?

Yes, Bronze hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bronze hammerhead shark belong to?

Bronze hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Bronze hammerhead shark?

The closest relatives of Bronze hammerhead shark in the genus Sphyrna include Bonnet, Bonnet hammerhead, Carolina hammerhead, Common hammerhead, Great Hammerhead.