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Photo by Surtrek Ecuador & Galapagos Tours

Of the eight species of hammerhead shark that exist in the world, six are found in Ecuador. The scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini), is the most common in the country and the flagship species on the Galapagos National Park insignia.

This photo from Surtrek Ecuador & Galapagos Tours is proof of the overwhelming abundance of these remarkable animals in Ecuador. Surtrek offers cruises and diving excursions in places where hammerhead sharks usually appear and give the tourists a grand show.