Promontory, Utah. Promontory is an area of high ground in Box Elder County, Utah, 32 mi (51 km) west of Brigham City and 66 mi (106 km) northwest of Salt Lake City. Rising to an elevation of 4,902 feet (1,494 m) above sea level, it lies to the north of the Promontory Mountains and the Great Salt Lake.
1 Hawksbills are considered Critically Endangered around the world by the IUCN Red List and are listed as Endangered in the US. 2  Some researchers believe the Eastern Pacific hawksbill is likely the most endangered sea turtle population worldwide. 3  Their scientific name is Eretmochelys imbricata.
Too many Hawksbill Turtles are captured for their shells. The Hawksbill Turtle is a sea turtle that decreased in number because it was hunted for its beautiful shell.The shell is used to make high cost products, like glasses frames, combs, brooches, and guitar picks. You can find the Hawksbill Turtle's shell in many kinds of products.he Hawksbill Turtle is a sea turtle that decreased in number because it was hunted for its beautiful shell. The shell is used to make high cost products, like glasses frames, combs, brooches, and guitar picks. You can find the Hawksbill Turtle's shell in many kinds of products.