The first known specimen of the black dogfish was collected near Julianehåb in Greenland and described by Danish
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The black dogfish is a common species, with a wide but discontinuous distribution in the temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean; its range abuts, but does not extend into, the Arctic Ocean. In the northeast, it occurs from … Meer weergeven

Adult black dogfish typically measure 60–75 cm (24–30 in) in length and can reach 1.1 m (3.6 ft), making it the largest member of its family. Females attain a larger ultimate size than males. The shark has … Meer weergeven

The black dogfish forms shoals or schools that tend to be larger during the winter and spring. Though fairly active, its swimming muscles exhibit lower activity of glycolytic enzymes and higher activity of creatine pho… Meer weergeven

The black dogfish is harmless to humans and of little commercial value. Substantial numbers are caught incidentally by commercial deep-sea trawl, gillnet, and longline fisheries operating throughout the Nort… Meer weergeven