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Sphyrna media Springer, 1940 Scoophead |
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photo by
Murch, A. |
| Family: | Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 150 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Panama to southern Brazil. Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador and probably northern Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Little-known. Found in inshore areas over the continental shelves. Viviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized fresh for human consumption and for fishmeal. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||