Scalloped hammerhead shark swims underwater at Cocos Island, Sphyrna lewini photo, Costa Rica

Scalloped hammerhead shark swims underwater at Cocos Island. The hammerheads eyes and other sensor organs are placed far apart on its wide head to give the shark greater ability to sense the location of prey. Costa Rica

Species: Scalloped hammerhead shark, Sphyrna lewini
Location: Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Image ID: 03192
Format: Film 3:2

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Categories:

Animal > Shark > Hammerhead Shark > Scalloped Hammerhead
Gallery > Sharks
Location > Oceans > Pacific > Cocos Island National Park (Costa Rica) > Underwater
Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > World Heritage Sites > Cocos Island National Park (Costa Rica)
Location > World > Costa Rica > Cocos Island (Isla del Coco)
Subject > Technique > Underwater

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