saltfishfreak
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I live in FL and see a lot of baby hammerheads that get reeled in at the local pier. only about 12" long. Thinking about putting a couple in my large tank. Thoughts? Has anyone ever had a hammerhead in their tank?
keeping Hammerhead Sharks
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reefforbrains
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cetainly hard to resist, but its just bad news waiting to happen.
It will outgrow almost any tank you might have and then what will you do? Unless you have quite an elaborate set up I wouldnt suggest it.
If you DO try it, im dying to see some pics.
It will outgrow almost any tank you might have and then what will you do? Unless you have quite an elaborate set up I wouldnt suggest it.
If you DO try it, im dying to see some pics.
psusocr1
Active Member
its illegal withotu a permit for one,, second what would you do once it reaches around 8 feet or so? if you release it back into the wild this is also illegal not to mention the animal would surely die, not being able to pick up where it left off..
they sharks also might be bonnetheads not hammerheads
they sharks also might be bonnetheads not hammerheads
lion_crazz
Active Member
As stated, no one has a system large enough for one. Please do not try it. The smallest species grows to be 6.5 feet, with the largest getting to be 20 feet. This animal is impossible to keep by anyone who is not a public aquarium.
saltfishfreak
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I was thinking I would keep them for 6-12 months and throw them back in as I live on the water but I didn't think about the shark needing to re-adjust to the wild. I could keep through chump off my dock for it 
But then again water skiing around my house may never be the same.
But then again water skiing around my house may never be the same.
saltfishfreak
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Is that the law? You are not allowed to release anything into the wild?
sharkboy13
Active Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
The risk of introducing foreign pathogens or animals into a different area is very high, not to mention the behavioral issue mentioned above. In general it is very bad practice to release something again.
very like the same w/ the burmese python population in the glades, irresponsible owners who didnt think their snakes would get that big and released them, very similar situation
The risk of introducing foreign pathogens or animals into a different area is very high, not to mention the behavioral issue mentioned above. In general it is very bad practice to release something again.
very like the same w/ the burmese python population in the glades, irresponsible owners who didnt think their snakes would get that big and released them, very similar situation
saltfishfreak
New Member
Yes, I understand the problem but this is not much different then catch and release since I am putting back where I got them. The only problem is they would not know how to survive on their own and would most likely die.
ophiura
Active Member
Catch and release is you catch, and immediately release.
If you are putting them in a system with fish, rock, sand, etc from a different ocean or area, then you risk introducing a foreign pathogen.
It would not be so much of an issue if you had it in a system with local fish, rock, etc.
If you are putting them in a system with fish, rock, sand, etc from a different ocean or area, then you risk introducing a foreign pathogen.
It would not be so much of an issue if you had it in a system with local fish, rock, etc.
saltfishfreak
New Member
Good point..
saltfishfreak
New Member
Yes in Tampa Bay area
saltfishfreak
New Member
I've also seen baby hammerheads reeled in at Skyway. That's where i was thinking of going to get a couple if I were going to put some in my tank. Also heard a lot get reeled in at Pier 60 in Clearwater. Kinda scarry when you think about it.
krj-1168
Member
First off, you need to ID the Species of Hammerhead -- there's about half dozen or so.
The only species you might be able to keep - if you have the correct premits is the Bonnethead. These are the only species that can potential be keep by private individuals. In fact this species is even sold by many online sharks dealers(have to search the 'net to find 'em). Even with this species you need a tank the size of good size above ground pools - say at minimum 5,000 gallons to keep them.
All other species of Hammerheads - only Public Aquariums can keep them.
1.) because these species require very large tanks - over 250,000 gallons.
2.) the Federal government will only give premits to collect these species to Major Public Aquariums - like the Georgia Aquarium, or MBA.
The only species you might be able to keep - if you have the correct premits is the Bonnethead. These are the only species that can potential be keep by private individuals. In fact this species is even sold by many online sharks dealers(have to search the 'net to find 'em). Even with this species you need a tank the size of good size above ground pools - say at minimum 5,000 gallons to keep them.
All other species of Hammerheads - only Public Aquariums can keep them.
1.) because these species require very large tanks - over 250,000 gallons.
2.) the Federal government will only give premits to collect these species to Major Public Aquariums - like the Georgia Aquarium, or MBA.
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shark bait
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I had one for a while that some guy got off the coase of Catilina in Ca, and he wanted to keep it in a 100g and the fish store gave him my number and I had him for a month untill i found a public aquarium to take him. It was awsome but in no way a good shark to keep. "We" on this board say no all the time to many people but this is one case wher I have to say this is not a good idea.
seannmelly
Active Member
Originally Posted by joojoo
There have actually been several reported and successful cases of wild animals being captivated for a period of time and set back into the wild.
yes, qualified professionals, not your "average" aquariest!
There have actually been several reported and successful cases of wild animals being captivated for a period of time and set back into the wild.
yes, qualified professionals, not your "average" aquariest!