Species identification of hammerhead sharks requires examination of dorsal and pectoral fin sets (details provided on Page 7) or genetic testing. The ...

With large, robust and well structured fins, hammerhead fins are highly coveted for shark fin soup. Fins from millions of hammerheads end up in the Hong Kong ...

Identifying the pectoral fin · Pointed apex with dusky coloration. · Moderately curved along the trailing edge.

23 апр. 2020 г. · Researchers have traced the origins of shark fins from the retail market in Hong Kong back to the location where the sharks were first caught.

The Great Hammerhead Shark can be distinguished by their large size; very tall and distinctly sickle shaped first dorsal fin; large second dorsal fin ...

Aside from the unusual shape of its head, hammerheads have another distinctive physical feature -- their tall dorsal fin, which protrudes high above the surface ...

The most distinguishing characteristic of this shark is its "hammer-shaped" head. They are threatened by commercial fishing, mainly for the shark fin trade. Two ...

Identifying the pectoral fin · Short and broad fin · Black tips visible at the apex on the dorsal and ventral surface.

The first dorsal fin is very high and curved; the second dorsal and pelvic fins are high with deeply concave rear margins. They are light gray or gray-brown on ...

They are caught incidentally and commercially targeted for their valuable fins in longline, bottom trawl, gillnet and hook-and-line fisheries. Great hammerheads ...