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    Bonnethead Shark

    Bonnethead Shark

    Sphyrna tiburo

    Sharks & Rays
    Endangered

    The Bonnethead Shark (Sphyrna tiburo) is recorded at 8 diving areas across 7 countries, most often around Florida Keys, Bimini and Florida Springs.

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    Where to Find

    Recorded across 4 diving regions worldwide.

    Caribbean
    BiminiBahamas
    Regularly seen here
    Central America
    Turneffe AtollBelize
    Rarely seen here
    Cocos IslandCosta Rica
    Rarely seen here
    North America
    HuatulcoMexico
    Rarely seen here
    Florida KeysUnited States
    Frequently seen here
    Florida SpringsUnited States
    Occasionally seen here
    South America
    Salvador & BahiaBrazil
    Occasionally seen here
    Santa Marta & TayronaColombia
    Occasionally seen here

    Taxonomy

    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    ClassElasmobranchii
    OrderCarcharhiniformes
    FamilySphyrnidae
    GenusSphyrna

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