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
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Meet the Tiger shark! 💙🦈
Found in tropical and temperate regions all over the world, Tiger sharks can reach a length of 10-14 feet and weigh up to 1,400 pounds! This large requiem shark spends most of the day cruising along reefs or coastlines and paying the occasional visit to large urban cities, living alongside as many as 1.36 billion people. 🤯
Researchers are paving the way for us to better understand Tiger shark behavior and teach our communities how to safely live beside this species, and even possibly come to appreciate them. As an example, scientists at @sharktagging are exploring the physiological impacts on juvenile tiger sharks living near urban coastal cities like #Miami , and monitoring their behaviors to better guide protections for the species.
Overfishing is a major threat to tiger shark populations, with juveniles especially susceptible to bycatch. Like many shark species over the last decades, the decreasing population of tiger sharks has led the IUCN to list the species as near threatened, but there is hope.
You can get involved in protecting sharks by following our friends at the @oceanicpreservationsociety and support education by sharing or donating to the upcoming educational mural project with OPS called #seaofconnections - an interactive school mural engaging students in coral reef science. Learn more at the link in my bio! 🙌 @canvasofthewild
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Artwork by @kellyofthewild
Using @wacom Cintiq Pro 16
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I had so much fun drawing her.
Thank you @cheese2man for letting me draw ur oc.😸
I really love the design and colors
I hope you have an amazing day.
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