How much does a great hammerhead weigh?
Typical weight
150–580 kg
That is 331–1,280 lb.
The largest hammerhead, whose broad head spreads its electroreceptors for finding buried rays.
How that compares
Great hammerhead against things of a similar mass.
California sea lion 50–400 kg
Hot air balloon 150–450 kg
Atlantic bluefin tuna 130–680 kg
Great hammerhead 150–580 kg
American alligator 70–500 kg
Tiger 100–310 kg
Galapagos tortoise 60–417 kg
Motorcycle 90–400 kg
More about a great hammerhead
Common questions
- How much does a great hammerhead weigh?
- A great hammerhead weighs 150–580 kg (331–1,280 lb).
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Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))