Aquarium habitat
Great Hammerhead · Planet Zoo 2
Great Hammerhead in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes |
| Family | Sphyrnidae |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered |
| Native range | Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
| Biomes | Open Sea, Reef |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Deluxe Upgrade Pack |
| Adult size | 3.5 m / 5 m (length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 20°C to 28°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–2 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 1 |
| Salinity | Saltwater |
| Barrier strength grade | 3 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 20–100%, Soil 0–100%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $1064.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 3 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 20°C to 28°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Terrain mix must stay inside the ranges in the table: welfare checks the painted surface, not the object list.
- Group size runs 1–2 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 15 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 11 months |
| Interbirth period | 13 months |
| Litter size | 1-6 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Suspended Bait
- Habitat: Blood Scent Marker, Submarine Buoy, Bubble Blower - Airstone, Lattice Ball, Water Hoop
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Great Hammerhead
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the Great Hammerhead need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Open Sea, Reef. Barrier grade 3, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Great Hammerhead habitat need?
20°C to 28°C
How many Great Hammerhead can live together?
1–2 mixed, cap per sex 1/1.
How long is the Great Hammerhead gestation?
11 months, with an interbirth period of 13 months.