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Sphyrna Vespertina
Sphyrna Vespertina shark reference page.
Sphyrna vespertina
Overview
Sphyrna Vespertina is included in the Pocket Shark catalog as a shark reference entry.
Why it matters: WoRMS record ID: 298507.
Scientific nameSphyrna vespertina
Familycarcharhiniformes
What this shark is
Sphyrna Vespertina is part of the Pocket Shark species catalog.
Where it lives
Range details are still limited in the current catalog.
How it differs from similar sharks
Body shape, size, and habitat are the main cues that separate it from related sharks.
Compare it against Sphyrna Alleni, Sphyrna Couardi, and Carolina hammerhead.
Why it is notable
WoRMS record ID: 298507.
Related shark pages
These links are meant to help readers continue through related species, not force extra clicks.
Sphyrna Alleni
A shark in the carcharhiniformes group.
Sphyrna Couardi
A shark in the carcharhiniformes group.
3.0 m max
Carolina hammerhead
Common name: Sphyrna Gilberti
This shark belongs to the hammerhead family, where the head itself is the signature field mark. PocketShark uses that broad sensory platform as the visual anchor, then adds species-specific differences when the source base is stronger.
Smooth hammerhead
Common name: hammerhead
Smooth hammerheads move between coastal and offshore waters, sometimes forming elegant schools when young. Their broad, unnotched hammer sets them apart from more angular relatives. In many regions, their future depends more on fishery management than on public fear.
5.0 m max