@kellyofthewild

Here are three hammerhead shark species 👉 The bonnethead shark, great hammerhead shark, and smooth hammerhead shark. Hammerheads are in the family "Sphyrnidae" and are named for the unique structure of their heads called a cephalofoil. There are at least 9 species in this family with all having highly evolved sensory organs in their cephalofoil that allow them to detect the faintest electrical outputs from prey hiding beneath the sand. Thanks to the wide set and positioning of their eyes, hammerheads also have binocular vision, which allows them to see the world in 360 degrees! One of these species will soon be painted on the #seaofconnections coral seascape mural in #miami as part of an initiative with @canvasofthewild to introduce marine science to local schools. From mural painting to science workshops and art lessons, students will have opportunities to engage in science using #STEAMlearning . The public-facing mural will also allow anyone with a phone to access the @canvasofthewild knowledge base to discover information about all the species in the mural! Making learning accessible, and as we expand the online habitats; our oceans explorable too! You can learn more about this mural campaign collaboration with the @oceanicpreservationsociety at the link in my bio! If you care about marine science programs in schools, please consider donating to our campaign. All donations are tax-deductible 💙 Artwork by @kellyofthewild . . #shark #sharks #sharkart #sharkposter #sharklove #sharklover #sharkdive #sharkdiver #sharkresearch #sharkconservation #scientificillustration #steameducation #marinescience #hammerhead #hammerheadshark #greathammerhead #bonnethead #smoothhammerhead #digitalart #wacomart