What’s the purpose of this shark’s “hammerhead?” Scientists aren’t sure, but they suspect it supplies added lift and lets them make sharper turns than other sharks. You can learn more about all our sharks at Shark Days, Feb. 11-12! 

What’s the purpose of this shark’s “hammerhead?” Scientists aren’t sure, but they suspect it supplies added lift and lets them make sharper turns than other sharks. You can learn more about all our sharks at Shark Days, Feb. 11-12

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    Will forever be fascinated by them.
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    It also provides better depth perception by putting extra space between...eyes. In...
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    And allows their electrical sensors...nostrils to be further apart…meaning they
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