Overview

A taxonomically accepted shark in the order Carcharhiniformes.

Marine waters (habitat data not available locally).

Added from the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS).

Why it matters: Family: Sphyrnidae

Common nameSphyrna Vespertina
Scientific nameSphyrna vespertina
Familycarcharhiniformes
OrderShark
Depth range0 to 0 meters
RegionUnknown
DietData not available in this offline release.
HabitatMarine waters (habitat data not available locally).
Why it stands outFamily: Sphyrnidae

What this shark is

A taxonomically accepted shark in the order Carcharhiniformes.

Where it lives

Unknown

Marine waters (habitat data not available locally).

How it differs from similar sharks

Family: Sphyrnidae

Compare it against Sphyrna Alleni, Sphyrna Couardi, and Carolina hammerhead.

Why it is notable

Family: Sphyrnidae

Related shark pages

These links are meant to help readers continue through related species, not force extra clicks.

Carolina hammerhead photograph showing the bonnet-like hammerhead outline in shallow water; not to scale.
Sphyrna gilberti

Carolina hammerhead

Common name: Sphyrna Gilberti

Shark species in Sphyrnidae.

Smooth hammerhead reference photograph showing the gently curved hammer and tall dorsal fin; not to scale.
Sphyrna zygaena

hammerhead

Common name: Smooth hammerhead

Shark species in Sphyrnidae.

5.0 m max