Species
Scalloped Hammerhead
Sphyrna lewini
Tier 4Eating5/10extra heavy tackleCritically EndangeredNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~150–270 cm typical
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Overview: about scalloped hammerhead
Distinctive hammer-headed coastal shark of Australian inshore waters. Listed as Critically Endangered globally and Conservation Dependent in Australia. Tag-and-release is the rec norm; gear restrictions apply in many states.
Biology: Scalloped Hammerhead size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 150–270 cm (max 430 cm)
- Weight
- 25–150 kg
- Depth range
- 0–275 m
- Diet
- fish, rays, squid
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Scalloped Hammerhead angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits (release only)
Best season: when to catch scalloped hammerhead in Australia
No seasonal pattern for scalloped hammerhead yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: scalloped hammerhead fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for scalloped hammerhead yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.