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Smooth Hammerhead Shark
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Sphyrna zygaena

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Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena) in South Africa, Atlantic Ocean.

Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena) in South Africa, Atlantic Ocean

Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena) in South Africa, Atlantic Ocean.

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Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena)

Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena)

Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena) in California.

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smooth hammerhead shark, Sphyrna zygaena, swimming at surface off Cape Infanta, South Africa

smooth hammerhead shark

Since hammerhead sharks spend so much time in shallow waters, they can actually get a tan!

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smooth hammerhead shark, Sphyrna zygaena, Cape Infanta, South Africa, Indian Ocean

smooth hammerhead shark
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Smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena)

Smooth Hammerhead Shark

Sphyrna zygaena

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