Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x X x x x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December x x x x   Roughskin Dogfish Scientifically: Centroscymnus owstoni. What To Look For: A little-known shark that has been recorded at depths of between 500 and 1100 m. It is dark brown or black with 2 dorsal fins and small fin spines that are normally exposed. The teeth in the upper and lower jaws are very different and the lips are thick. The elongated pointed nose and large eyes are characteristic of shark adapted to life in deep waters as they enable prey to be detected and seen in poor light and murky conditions. This shark is also known as the Largespine Velvet Dogfish. Size: Up to 1.2 m. Distribution: Gulf of Mexico, Japan, southern Australia and New Zealand. Food: Presumed to eat bony fish. Breeding: Not known. Danger To Humans: Not known to be dangerous. Back To Top

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