Will Hammerhead Sharks Attack Humans?

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.

How often do hammerhead sharks attack humans?

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.

Is it safe to swim with hammerhead sharks?

Are hammerhead sharks dangerous to divers? Hammerhead sharks are a large species of shark but they are not a threat to divers. They have not been responsible for any fatal shark attacks, though they should of course be treated with respect and caution.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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