Facts

1. The scientific name for the Hawksbill Sea Turtle is Eretmochelys imbricata.

2. The Hawksbill Sea Turtle is critically endangered mainly due to human impact.

3. The average lifespan is aproximatly 45 years.

4. Since they eat jellyfish, their flesh can become highly toxic.

5. The heaviest Hawksbill Sea Turtle ever recorded was 127kg.

6. The biggest threat to the Hawksbill Sea Turtle is the harvesting of their prized shell.

7. Sometimes their shell is used to make ornaments and jewelry.

8. Hawksbill's mature after approximately 20 years.