When do hammerheads hunt for prey?

1. Do hammerhead sharks hunt at night?
2. How do hammerhead sharks hunt for food?
3. Are hammerhead sharks man eaters?
4. Is a hammerhead shark a predator or prey?

Do hammerhead sharks hunt at night?

Hammerhead sharks are found in warm coastal waters and along continental shelves to depths of about 260 feet. ... These sharks usually hunt alone at night, but are commonly seen in larger groups during the summer months, when they migrate together in search of cooler waters.

How do hammerhead sharks hunt for food?

Like other hammerhead species, great hammerhead sharks have long, serrated teeth and use their hammer-shaped heads to detect and eat prey. Their heads are equipped with electrical receptors that can sense potential prey, including those hiding in the sand.

Are hammerhead sharks man eaters?

The great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) is the largest species of the hammerhead shark. ... Although hammerheads are well-known as man-eaters (human remains have been found in the stomachs of captured hammerheads, and direct attacks on swimmers have been recorded), free diving in their vicinity is possible.

Is a hammerhead shark a predator or prey?

Size relative to a 6-ft man: Hammerhead sharks are consummate predators that use their oddly shaped heads to improve their ability to find prey.