Fishing for Prickly shark

Echinorhinus cookei

The prickly shark is a large, deep-sea shark characterized by its rough, spiny skin. It typically inhabits the continental slopes and deep waters of the Pacific Ocean. Reaching up to 13 feet (156 inches) and weighing around 500 pounds, it preys on fish and cephalopods. This elusive species is known for its slow, solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Prickly shark

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Prickly shark

Sunset Beach

108 in · 300 lb

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Prickly shark

84 in · 350 lb

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Prickly shark

San Francisco Bay

78 in · 180 lb

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