Species guide
How to catch Great hammerhead
Sphyrna mokarran
brackishsaltwatergame fishSphyrnidae
The Great hammerhead is a large, elongated shark known for its distinctive hammer-shaped head. It is a powerful predator often found near coral reefs and continental shelves. This species is prized by some anglers as a challenging game fish.
Where they live
Found on continental shelves and coral reefs in brackish and saltwater regions, including the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Typical size
Up to about 610 cm
What they eat
- small sharks
- rays
- fish
- crustaceans
Best baits
- cut fish
- whole fish
- crustaceans
Best lures
- large diving plugs
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- trolling
- chumming
Track every Great hammerhead you catch.
Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.
Claim founding access