Bonnethead (Noun)
Meaning
Small harmless hammerhead having a spade-shaped head; abundant in bays and estuaries.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bonnethead shark is often mistaken for a juvenile scalloped hammerhead due to its similar head shape and small size.
- A bonnethead swam alongside the pier, its spade-shaped head visible as it searched for clams and other small prey.
- During the summer months, bonnetheads are common in shallow bays and estuaries, where they feed on small crustaceans.
- Despite being a hammerhead species, the bonnethead is not considered a threat to humans and is often caught accidentally in fishing nets.
- The bonnethead's unique head shape allows it to maneuver in tight spaces and search for food in crevices and under rocks.