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Hammerhead sharks have a very bizarre head, called a cephalofoil, but it's actually a really effective multi-tool.
Their eyes are pushed far apart on the ends of the “hammer”, giving them a much wider field of view than most sharks. They can see more of what’s around them, even above and below - no periscope needed.
Sharks can sense tiny electrical signals from other animals. Hammerheads spread those sensors across their wide head, turning it into a kind of high-resolution scanning device. That’s especially useful for finding prey, like poor stingrays who bury themselves under sand. No point in hiding from a hammerhead shark, buddy.
The head also acts a bit like a wing, helping with lift and sharp turns in the water. So despite looking awkward, they’re actually very agile hunters.
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