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- Title
The biology and conservation status of the large hammerhead shark complex: the great, scalloped, and smooth hammerheads.
- Authors
Gallagher, Austin J.; Klimley, A. Peter
- Abstract
Hammerhead sharks are among the most intriguing yet imperiled groups of large sharks globally. Until recently, our understanding of their biology, movements, diet, and life histories was challenged by a lack of studies. In recent years there has been a surge of published studies on this group of sharks, incorporating new information on age and growth, behavior, and the threats they face. Here we summarize and compare what is known on the biology and conservation of the three largest species of hammerhead sharks: the great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran), the scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini), and the smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena). We chose these species since they are the most well-studied of the hammerheads, and also because they are commonly captured in target and non-target fisheries worldwide. Thus, we also discuss population trends and the vulnerabilities of each species, and make recommendations for future studies on these fascinating and complex elasmobranch fishes.
- Subjects
HAMMERHEAD sharks; FISH conservation; FISHERIES; CLASSIFICATION of fish; FISH morphology
- Publication
Reviews in Fish Biology & Fisheries, 2018, Vol 28, Issue 4, p777
- ISSN
0960-3166
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11160-018-9530-5