Fishing for Birdbeak dogfish

Deania calceus

The Birdbeak dogfish is a slender deep-sea shark with an elongated snout and rough, sandpaper-like skin. It inhabits continental slopes and seamounts, feeding on small fish and cephalopods. Typically reaching up to 47 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, this elusive species exhibits slow, solitary behavior, adapted to the dim, cold depths of its oceanic habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Birdbeak dogfish

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