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   Knifetooth Dogfish Scientifically: Scymnodon ringens. What To Look For: This blackish shark has large cutting teeth in the lower jaw and small spiked ones in the upper, which suggests it is capable of attacking and devouring large prey. The head is thick and high and the snout is broad and short. Little is known about this species except that it is found at depths of between 200 and 1600 m and is surprisingly common at these depths. Size: Up to 1.1 m. Distribution: Eastern Atlantic. Food: Mid-water bony fish. Breeding: Probably a live-bearer. Danger To Humans: Not known to be dangerous. Back To Top

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