Different types of Boomerangs Returning Boomerang- This is the most famous boomerang that comes back to the person throwing it.  It can be used for hunting birds over water. If you miss, it will comeback to you and not fall in the water.  http://www.crystalinks.com/boomerangset.jpg 3/4 Boomerang-  These boomerangs also come back to the thrower, but are used more for catch and horseplay.  This can be thrown by either a left handed or right handed person.         The returning boomerang is made specially for a lefty or righty.  The curve of the boomerang has to match the flight pattern it will fly.                                                                                                        https://www.boomerangman.com/published/publicdata/BOOMERAGSHOP/attachments/SC/products_pictures/TRIONYX%20CARBON%20LMIas_enl.jpg                                                                                                                                                            http://www.euro-rang.com/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/fa370b7a695cc20ac069afa631484fa3/f/y/fyf-boomerangs-4wings-4-1024.jpg Killer-  I bet you can guess what this boomerang is used for.  It is shaped like a 7 and does not come back when thrown.  It is heavy enough to split a skull.  They are used to hunt kangaroo and emu in the Australian plains.   data:image/jpeg;base64,/ Hunting boomerang-  This is the best boomerang for hunting.  It curves very slightly when thrown, enough to help it stay in the air long enough to cover a larger distance.  People use it to hunt emus, kangaroos and birds. http://www.flight-toys.com/artifacts/tb177.jpg