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   Bramble Shark Scientifically: Echinorhinus brucus. What To Look For: Given its name by the scattered whitish denticles over the body. The body varies between dark purplish-grey and brown, the underside being paler. This large, sluggish shark lives mostly on the sea bed to depths of 1000 m, and only rately frequents shallow water. Size: Males reach 2,5-2 m; females 2-2,5 m. Distribution: Scattered in tropical and temperate seas mainly in the North-Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. Food: Smaller sharks, other fish and crabs. Breeding: Live-bearer, with about 20 young per litter. Danger To Humans: Not known to be dangerous. Occasionally hooked by shore anglers. May be used in traditional medicine. Back To Top

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