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