What is another word for Sphyrna Zygaena?
Pronunciation: [sfˈɪənə zˈa͡ɪɡiːnə] (IPA) 
Sphyrna zygaena, commonly known as the smooth hammerhead shark, is a species of shark that belongs to the family Sphyrnidae. This shark has a distinctive head shape, which is flattened and broad like a hammer, and lacks a central indentation. The smooth hammerhead shark is one of the most studied species of hammerhead sharks, due in part to its unique shape which provides better hydrodynamics. Sometimes, the smooth hammerhead is confused with the great hammerhead shark, also part of the Sphyrnidae family. However, the smooth hammerhead can be distinguished from the great hammerhead by its smoother head and lack of indentations. Some synonyms for Sphyrna zygaena include Hammerhead shark, Common Hammerhead shark, Smooth Hammerhead, White-toothed Hammerhead shark, and Short-headed shark.
