Scalloped Hammerhead illustration
Species

Scalloped Hammerhead

Sphyrna lewini
Tier 4Eating5/10extra heavy tackleCritically EndangeredNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints150–270 cm (max 430 cm) typical

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)

Conservation

IUCN: Critically Endangered

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