The hammerhead shark gets its common name from its unique head shape, but did you know there are multiple hammerhead shark species? Learn all kinds of hammerhead shark facts on today's episode of Animal Fact Files! Scientific Name: Family - Sphyrnidae Range: Warm, temperate and tropical waters worldwide Habitat: Coastlines and continental shelves Size: 3-20 feet (1-6m) long; 6-1,000 pounds (2.7-454 kg) Diet: Rays, other fish, squids, and octopuses Threats: Sharks and orcas Life span: 25-30 years ✨ Animal Fact Files Patreon Supporters get early access to videos, get their video requests moved to the top of our request list, and more! ✨ 👉 https://www.patreon.com/animalfactfiles There's more to learn! Exclusive videos on social media: 🎵 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@animalfactfilesyt 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/animalfactfiles 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/animalfactfiles 📚 Facebook - https://facebook.com/animalfactfiles --- Hammerhead Shark SPECIES 0:00 WHY the HAMME