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Planet Zoo 2 Great Hammerhead
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Great Hammerhead in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Great Hammerhead requirements
| Continent | Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Open Sea, Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 960 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 240 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 20 to 28 °C |
| Group size | 1–2 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Deluxe |
| Conservation status | Critically endangered |
At 960 m² of deep water, the Great Hammerhead needs more deep water than 100% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Great Hammerhead space by area type
The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (2 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep water | 960 m² | 240 m² | 1200 m² |
Great Hammerhead species facts
| Class | Cartilaginous fish (sharks and rays) (Chondrichthyes) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | male 3.5 m, female 5 m |
Setup checklist for a Great Hammerhead enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Great Hammerhead as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 960 m², plus Deep water 240 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 20 to 28 °C and theme the area as Open Sea, Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 2 animals.
Animals that can live with the Great Hammerhead
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Great Hammerhead, and no other species lists it. Plan it a space of its own.
Compare with
Put the Great Hammerhead next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.
Animals from the same biome or continent: Hawksbill Turtle, Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Indo-Pacific Sergeant.
FAQ
How much space does a Great Hammerhead need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 960 m² for the Great Hammerhead, plus Deep water 240 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Great Hammerhead need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Great Hammerhead needs a temperature of 20 to 28 °C and a group size of 1–2, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Great Hammerhead in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Great Hammerhead, and no other species lists it.