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Spiny dogfish
Squalus acanthias
The spiny dogfish is a small, slender shark species widely distributed in temperate and subarctic waters around the globe. Named for the sharp, mildly venomous spines located in front of each dorsal fin, this shark is recognizable by its gray coloration, white underside, and dis…
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- Despite their small size, spiny dogfish have been reported to travel thousands of kilometers during seasonal migrations.
- Spiny dogfish have one of the longest gestation periods of any vertebrate, lasting up to 24 months. Unlike many other sharks, they often swim in synchronized schools separated by sex and age. Their mild venomous spines serve as a defense mechanism against predators.
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