Shortnose Dogfish
Squalus brevirostris
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: to 130 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A small dogfish of the continental shelf, the shortnose dogfish sometimes drops below 130 metres and grows to about 60 centimetres. It bears live young, and fishing pressure has left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Squaliformes › Squalidae › Squalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271658.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortnose Dogfish live?
- The Shortnose Dogfish (Squalus brevirostris) is typically found at to 130 m.
- Is the Shortnose Dogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Shortnose Dogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shortnose Dogfish get?
- The Shortnose Dogfish grows to about 60 cm.