Where Does Scalloped Hammerhead Live?

Scalloped Hammerhead lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Scalloped Hammerhead

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Primarily epipelagic and coastal, ranging from the surface down to at least 500 meters (1,640 feet). Often found near continental and insular shelves, and in offshore waters.

Environment

Coastal and oceanic waters, often associated with coral reefs, estuaries, and open ocean. Juveniles utilize shallow, protected coastal areas as nurseries.

Geographic range

Circumglobal in tropical and warm temperate oceans, between latitudes 40°N and 40°S. Found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

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