Do Hammerhead Sharks Eat Humans?

Hammerhead sharks are known to eat fish, squid, octopus, crustacea, and other sharks, and are not considered man-eaters. Reportedly, as of 2013, there have only been 33 known attacks by hammerhead sharks on humans, and none were fatal.

Would a hammerhead shark eat a human?

Attacks on humans are extremely rare. Only 3 of the 9 Hammerhead species (Great, Scalloped, and Smooth Hammerheads) have ever attacked a human. The vast majority of the time, these sharks are safe for divers in open waters.

Do hammerhead sharks attack people?

Interactions with Humans

Most hammerhead species are fairly small and are considered harmless to humans. However, the great hammerhead's enormous size and fierceness make it potentially dangerous, though few attacks have been recorded.