
Rare Hammerhead Shark Discovery in Spain Linked to Climate Change
The first confirmed record of a newborn smooth hammerhead shark in Galicia, Spain, suggests that climate change may be altering shark habitats.
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The first confirmed record of a newborn smooth hammerhead shark in Galicia, Spain, suggests that climate change may be altering shark habitats.

The Galápagos archipelago is a vital habitat for the scalloped hammerhead shark, where the species is abundant within protected marine reserves. However, these sharks face significant threats from industrial fishing when they migrate outside the reserve to give birth.

Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark, and giant otter are being considered for additional protections at global talks held in Brazil, addressing the threats they face and proposing conservation measures.

A 14-foot female great hammerhead shark was found washed ashore on a North Carolina beach with a deep laceration, prompting an investigation into its cause of death. Local experts are examining the animal's condition to determine what led to its demise.
Articles from Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror highlight the distinctive features of the Scalloped Hammerhead shark, known for its unique head shape, and discuss issues related to its conservation and identification, including challenges with labeling.

An exclusive clip from the first episode of 'Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory' shows the nature filmmaker encountering a predator. The series explores the underwater world of hammerhead sharks.

Costa Rica is extending its payment-based conservation model to marine protection, launching a new program designed to reward the protection and release of hammerhead sharks.