Other Saltwater
Spiny Dogfish
Squalus acanthias
SaltwaterSqualidaeVulnerable
About
The Spiny Dogfish is a slender shark characterized by the presence of a spine in front of each dorsal fin. They are highly migratory and often found in large schools, exhibiting a social behavior.
- Average size
- 2-4 feet, up to 20 lbs
- Colors
- Gray to brownish-gray dorsally, lighter underside, with white spots along the sides.
- Diet
- Opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of prey including smaller fish, crustaceans, squid, and jellyfish.
- Region
- Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the US