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Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena)
Distribution: Worldwide, in temperate regions.
Habitat: Typically Inshore, but can be found offshore. Mostly taken in coastal and pelagic fisheries.
Pectoral fin description
The dorsal surface is light
brown or greyish-brown in
color with a dull, smooth
texture. The fin is generally
short and broad, slightly
convex from leading edge to
trailing edge and rounded at
the apex. The ventral surface
lacks distinct markings.
Similar Species: Scalloped hammerhead pectoral fins are similar in shape and color, but typically have a
dark patch at the apex on the ventral surface that is absent from the pectoral fin of the smooth hammerhead.
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