The nursehound is a large catshark found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It features a robust body with distinctive dark spots and a broad head. Typically reaching up to 63 inches and weighing around 18 pounds, it inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests. The nursehound is nocturnal, preying on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Nursehound
Celtic Sea (Munster coastal waters)
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