Species in Focus – Scalloped Hammerhead Shark – May
The scalloped hammerhead shark is one of ten species of hammerhead sharks and it is distinguished by its uniquely shaped cephalofoil. The cephalofoil has a pronounced notch in the center with several smaller notches making it resemble the shell of a scallop. They have a large slightly hooked first dorsal fin and a smaller second fin. Their coloring is typically uniform grey to greyish brown with a white underside.