hammerhead shark
Coverage of hammerhead shark in the Nexus archive.
- VIDEO: Rare hammerhead shark sighting near Malibu beach
A fisherman in Los Angeles County captured video of a rare hammerhead shark sighting from the Malibu Pier on Thursday afternoon. The recorded video was posted to @PIERMACKEREL and shows the shark swimming near Surfrider Beach. Nate Jaros, who is an Aquarium of the Pacific vice president of animal care, is also mentioned.
- Massive shark washes up on popular North Carolina beach: Pictures here
A 14-foot hammerhead shark washed up on Carolina Beach, North Carolina, prompting agencies and researchers to examine it. The shark showed signs of fishing interaction, including a tail fin injury and jaw puncture, but its cause of death remains unconfirmed.
- Swimmers scramble out of water after shark chases fish into shallow waters off the Keys
Swimmers in the Keys had to quickly return to their boat after an 8-foot hammerhead shark chased a large fish toward them. The shark's sudden turn toward the swimmers prompted them to seek safety, though it eventually swam away into deeper water. Experts note sharks often enter shallow waters during early summer to feed.