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Sphyrna lewini (Scalloped Hammerhead) is a species of modern sharks in the family hammerhead sharks. They are listed as critically endangered by IUCN and in cites appendix ii. They are native to Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean. They are solitary, crepuscular carnivores. Individuals can grow to 430 cm. Reproduction is viviparous and iteroparous. They have parental care (female provides care). They rely on swimming and carcharhiniform to move around.

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  • URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/CITES_II
  • Definition: Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. It also includes so-called "look-alike species", i.e. species whose specimens in trade look like those of species listed for conservation reasons. International trade in specimens of Appendix-II species may be authorized by the granting of an export permit or re-export certificate. No import permit is necessary for these species under CITES (although a permit is needed in some countries that have taken stricter measures than CITES requires). Permits or certificates should only be granted if the relevant authorities are satisfied that certain conditions are met, above all that trade will not be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild. (See Article IV of the Convention)
  • Source: https://www.speciesplus.net/#/taxon_concepts/6544/legal
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  • URI: https://eol.org/schema/terms/carcharhiniform
  • Definition: Body/caudal fin propulsion, retaining eel-like body movements and exploiting interactions between the sidewash from an anterior median fin with the next posterior fin, increasing its effective angle of attack
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Scalloped Hammerhead. View this species on GBIF