How long does a great hammerhead last?
Typical lifespan
20–44 yr
The largest hammerhead, whose broad head spreads its electroreceptors for finding buried rays.
How that compares
Great hammerhead against things of a similar time.
Great hammerhead 20–44 yr
Komodo dragon 25–35 yr
Toilet 20–50 yr
Solar panel 25–40 yr
Three-toed sloth 20–40 yr
Front door 20–60 yr
Shortfin mako shark 28–32 yr
Harpy eagle 25–35 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0333 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a great hammerhead
- How much does a great hammerhead weigh? 150–580 kg
Common questions
- How long does a great hammerhead last?
- A great hammerhead lasts 20–44 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a great hammerhead weigh? 150–580 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))