Spurdog

Squalus acanthias

About

A small, schooling shark that was once the most abundant shark in UK seas. Heavily overfished and now recovering slowly following protective measures. It has a venomous spine in front of each dorsal fin.

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Quick Facts

Category: Fish
Latin name: Squalus acanthias
IUCN Status: VU — Vulnerable
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Conservation Status: VU

Vulnerable — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.