Living BeingsCompare species
Great hammerhead shark
Sphyrna mokarran
Lion
Panthera leo
Evidence from the profiles
Compare their characteristics
| Trait | Great hammerhead shark | Lion |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Carnivorous Source ↗ | Carnivorous Source ↗ |
| Social organization | Data unavailable | Social; lives in prides Source ↗ |
| Physical traits | The flattened head is called a cephalofoil. A tall first dorsal fin is another useful identification feature. | Adult male lions often grow a mane around the head and neck. Both sexes have a dark tuft at the tip of the tail. |
| Habitat and range | It occurs in warm coastal and offshore waters. | Lions occupy a range of habitats, including grasslands, savannas and open woodland. |
| Diet and nutrition | The great hammerhead eats fish and invertebrates. Rays are a documented part of its diet. | Lions hunt large prey such as zebras and wildebeest, and also scavenge when opportunities arise. |
| Behavior and activity | Data unavailable | Members of a pride cooperate in defending territory and sometimes in hunting. |
Classification
Shared ancestry
Closest shared taxon: Gnathostomata.