Living BeingsCompare species
Great hammerhead shark
Sphyrna mokarran
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Great hammerhead shark | Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Carnivorous Source ↗ | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Data unavailable | Generally solitary Source ↗ |
| Physical traits | The flattened head is called a cephalofoil. A tall first dorsal fin is another useful identification feature. | Dark stripes break up the tiger’s outline. Stripe patterns vary from one individual to another. |
| Habitat and range | It occurs in warm coastal and offshore waters. | Tigers live in varied habitats, including tropical forests, mangrove swamps and temperate forest. |
| Diet and nutrition | The great hammerhead eats fish and invertebrates. Rays are a documented part of its diet. | Tigers mainly hunt large mammals, including deer and wild pigs. |
| Behavior and activity | Data unavailable | A tiger usually hunts by stalking its prey and attacking at close range. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Gnathostomata.