Scientific name : Scyliorhinus canicula
Family : Scyliorhinidae (dogfish, 51 species)
Size : Up to 1 m
Distribution : Northeast Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco to Norway including the Mediterranean Sea
Biology : Although modest in size, the small dogfish is in fact a shark. It feeds on molluscs, crustaceans and small fish.
This species thrives in cold waters, and can be seen at varying depths depending on its location. In Norway, it can be seen at depths of just 10 m, while in Greece it always lives at depths of over 200 m.
IUCN status : Least concern
