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   Shortnose Spiny Dogfish Scientifically: Squalus megalops. What To Look For: This small dogfish has 2 dorsal fins, each with a spine. The body is grey-brown above, lighter below, and has no spots. The fins have white edges and the front of the dorsal fin has a conspicuous black rim. This species is common in large schools to depths of 700 m. This shark is also known as Shortnose Spurdog. Size: Up to 71 cm. Distribution: Mainly Southern Australia but possible records from Southern Africa and the Western Pacific. Close inshore to upper slope at 450 m. depth; often near the bottom; young mostly pelagic off outer shelf. Food: A variety os small mid-water and bottom-living bony fish, other sharks, shrimp, mantis shrimp, octopus, worms, crabs and squid. Breeding: Live-bearer, with litters of about 3 pups born between October and December. Danger To Humans: Care needed when handling as spines are sharp. Taken by trawlers and sports anglers in great numbers. Potentially valuable as food. Back To Top

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