Translation guide
A small species of hammerhead shark, Sphyrna tiburo. The Japanese term is a direct loanword or a descriptive compound.
Referring to the bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) in a biological or general context.
Direct loanword from English, commonly used in aquariums and scientific contexts.
水族館でボンネットヘッドを見ました。
I saw a bonnethead at the aquarium.
Japanese name meaning 'fan-shaped hammerhead shark', used in some taxonomic references.
ウチワシュモクザメは小型のシュモクザメの一種です。
The bonnethead is a type of small hammerhead shark.
Extended loanword, less common but unambiguous.
ボンネットヘッドシャークは頭が丸みを帯びています。
The bonnethead shark has a rounded head.