Small-spotted catshark

The dogfish is a small, spotted shark that thrives in the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean. It prefers sandy or muddy sea floors from shallow waters down to 400 meters. This abundant species is one of the most common sharks in its range.

• Grows up to 1 meter long and can weigh over 2 kg.
• Lives on continental shelves from Norway to Senegal.
• Often found on sandy, gravelly, or muddy sea bottoms.