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Small-spotted catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula · Sea

Small shark of European coasts with sandpaper skin and egg cases known as mermaid's purses.

Small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula)

Photo: Hans Hillewaert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months

All year. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size40–60 cm · record about 100 cm
DietCrabs, small fish
RegionsEuropeAfrica
Catching tip. Mackerel or squid baits on the bottom; return it safely.

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