The Smooth Hammerhead Shark is distinguished from other hammerheads by a broadly rounded shaped head lacking any indentation in the center. They are brownish-gray on the top with white underneath.
Diet: fishes, smaller sharks, skates, and rays
Habitat & Range
The Smooth Hammerhead Shark lives close to shore preferring shallow waters less than 65 feet in depth but may also be found well offshore in deeper waters. They feed primarily on fishes, smaller sharks, skates, and rays.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Fishing Season
Jan. 1 - May 14July 16 - Dec. 31
Size Limit: 78 inches FORK LENGTH
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Whole stingrays are excellent baits for catching Smooth Hammerhead Shark s . To draw sharks in, chumming is almost a necessity.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | Jan. 1 - May 14July 16 - Dec. 31 | Link |
