Smalleye Hammerhead (Noun)
Meaning
Fished for the hide and vitamin-rich liver.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Historically, fishermen targeted the small eye hammerhead for its highly valued liver oil and tough, yet versatile, hide.
- The small eye hammerhead was regularly caught by commercial fishermen, then processed for its hide and liver.
- Fishing industries mainly targeted sharks such as the small eye hammerhead for the valuable products their livers and hides provided.
- Before regulations were put in place, commercial fishing vessels often sought out the small eye hammerhead for its extremely valuable liver and hide.
- The liver and hide of the small eye hammerhead were highly sought after by fishermen due to their high vitamin and economic value respectively.