Bonnethead Shark and Similar Species
Sphyrna tiburo
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Bonnethead Shark. Here are the key differences.
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Scalloped Hammerhead
Sphyrna lewini
Key differences: The Scalloped Hammerhead has a broader, more deeply indented (scalloped) cephalofoil with a distinct median indentation. It also grows significantly larger than the Bonnethead.
Smooth Hammerhead
Sphyrna zygaena
Key differences: The Smooth Hammerhead has a broad, smooth, and un-indented cephalofoil. It also reaches a much larger size than the Bonnethead.
Great Hammerhead
Sphyrna mokarran
Key differences: The Great Hammerhead has a very broad, nearly straight-edged cephalofoil with a prominent median indentation. It is the largest hammerhead species and significantly larger than the Bonnethead.
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