"Hammerhead Shark Adaptations: The Science Behind Their Senses and Decline"

Known Facts "Known for their hammer-shaped heads and electroreception, hammerheads hunt stingrays in warm seas worldwide. Scalloped species school by day; great hammerheads (20 feet long) face extinction from finning. Rarely dangerous to humans, they’re vital symbols of ocean conservation." Less Known Facts "Hammerheads see nearly 360° vertically, detect prey with 3,000+ electroreceptors, and swim vertically to save energy. They birth live young, eat venomous prey, and solve mazes. Their 25-million-year-old lineage hides a dark secret: skin harvested for leather." Surprising Tidbits ➣ Lifespan: Live up to 30–40 years in the wild. ➣ Liver Power: Their oil-rich liver (30% of body weight) aids buoyancy and stores energy. ➣ Cannibalism: Larger hammerheads occasionally eat smaller sharks, including their own young. ➣ Nocturnal Solo Hunts: School by day, but hunt alone at night using their head like a “metal detector.” ➣ Sperm Storage: Females can store sperm for months, delaying fertilization until conditions are ideal. Why They Matter Hammerheads are apex predators critical to ocean health. Their decline (e.g., great hammerheads have lost 80% of their population) threatens marine ecosystems. Conservation efforts focus on banning finning, protecting nurseries, and safeguarding migration routes. #Science #Oceanlovers #MarineBiology #DBrainFuel #HammerheadSharks Credits: Video by Adrien JACTA from Pexels Video by Mo Tawil for Pexels https://www.instagram.com/dbrainfuel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dbrainfuel https://www.youtube.com/@d-brainfuel https://www.facebook.com/people/D-Brain-Fuel/61574529035003/