Fishing for Filetail catshark

Parmaturus xaniurus

The Filetail catshark is a small, deep-sea shark known for its slender body and elongated tail. It typically grows to about 24 inches and weighs around 2 pounds. Preferring the continental slope, it inhabits depths of 200 to 1,200 meters. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and invertebrates. This elusive shark is mostly nocturnal and solitary. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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