Spiny Dogfish

Gray-brown shark that lacks an anal fin and has a sharp, venomous spine at the front of each dorsal fin. Sides often covered with light spots.

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Common Name

Spiny Dogfish

Comments

They hunt in large packs – as wild dogs do – and are aggressive and relentless hunters. Likely the most common sharks caught by recreational anglers in North America.

Scientific Name

Squalus acanthias

Habitat

Shallow water to depths of 120 ft. (36 m).

Size

To 5 ft. (1.5 m)