
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
slender hammerhead, winghead shark
Regions
BangladeshMyanmarAustralia
Population
Approximately 10,000 individuals
Habitat
Eusphyra blochii inhabits coastal waters, coral reefs, and continental shelves up to depths of 100 meters.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
300, and 25
Regions
Bangladesh, Myanmar, Australia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, India, China, Kuwait, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Viet Nam, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Pakistan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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