What kind of a fish is hammer head?

Hammerhead sharks belong to the family Sphyrnidae, are a group of cartilaginous fish known for their distinct, flattened head shape in the shape of a hammer. This distinct shape is formed by extensions of the head along the sides with the eyes and nostrils at the tips, giving them wide-angle or panoramic vision and excellent underwater maneuvering and hunting abilities.

Hammerhead sharks can be found in warm waters near coastlines throughout the world, inhabiting a variety of habitats, including shallow coastal waters, deep oceans, and coral reefs.