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Dogfish Sharks

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Squaliformes

Dogfish Sharks have a wide range of sizes from the 1.5ft Cookiecutter Shark to the Greenland Shark that can reach lengths of up to 24ft.

Though there are many differences between the species, they do have some similarities. Most have two dorsal fins with a sharp head but vary in form and size.

They can be found within both saltwater and brackish waters worldwide from northern to tropical waters and can be found primarily in the open ocean or occasionally in coastal waters.

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Dogfish Sharks Info:

Biology

There is a wide range of sizes from the 1.5ft Cookiecutter Shark to the Greenland Shark that can reach lengths of up to 24ft

They have two dorsal fins with a sharp head but vary in form and size.

Habitat

Found worldwide from northern to tropical waters and can be found primarily in the open ocean or occasionally in coastal waters.

DIET

The Benthic Species will primarily eat Small Fish, Cephalopods, and Crustaceans. The deeper sea ones will typically eat Squid, Octopus, and Shrimp.

Behavior

*Varies drastically from species to species.

Species

There are about 126 species in 7 families.

A handful of them are bioluminescent.

Click here to view a full list of the species within this order.