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Western Telegraph
19 hours ago
- Science
- Western Telegraph
Spiny Dogfish: 75-year-old shark living in shallow UK waters
You may think that stumbling across a shark when taking a trip to the beach is rare with most species spending their time further out to sea. However, there are some sharks that can be found in shallow waters near the UK shoreline, like the Small Spotted Catshark and Spiny Dogfish. Native wild animals in the UK One of the longest-living sharks lurking in shallow waters in the UK Spiny Dogfish, also known as Spurdog Sharks, are one of the most common sharks in the UK, according to BBC Countryfile. This is despite a decline in population over recent years, caused by overfishing. They are also one of the longest-living shark species, with a lifespan of up to 75 years, Wildlife Trusts adds. Spiny Dogfish can live for up to 75 years. (Image: Getty Images) How to spot a Spiny Dogfish Spiny Dogfish can grow up to 1.6 metres in length and weigh 9.1kg. The shark can be distinguished by its pointed snout, large eyes, and spines in front of its dorsal fins, Wildlife Trusts said. The wildlife experts added: "Its streamlined body is a grey/brown colour on top with a lighter belly and rows of white spots down its sides." Are Spiny Dogfish dangerous? Spiny Dogfish, aka Spurdog Sharks, live off a diet of fish, squid, jellyfish and crustations, according to BBC Countryfile. They are also known to sometimes feed on smaller sharks. But Spiny Dogfish are considered "harmless" to humans, Oceana added. RECOMMENDED READING: Where you'll find Spiny Dogfish in the UK Spiny Dogfish are a migratory species that spend the winter months in deep waters, before making their way to shallow coastal waters in the summer. They are most commonly found, according to Wildlife Trusts, in: The Irish Sea Northeast Atlantic You will also find Spurdog Sharks in "temperate waters" around the world.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Spiny Dogfish: 75-year-old shark living in shallow UK waters
You may think that stumbling across a shark when taking a trip to the beach is rare with most species spending their time further out to sea. However, there are some sharks that can be found in shallow waters near the UK shoreline, like the Small Spotted Catshark and Spiny Dogfish. Spiny Dogfish, also known as Spurdog Sharks, are one of the most common sharks in the UK, according to BBC Countryfile. This is despite a decline in population over recent years, caused by overfishing. They are also one of the longest-living shark species, with a lifespan of up to 75 years, Wildlife Trusts adds. Spiny Dogfish can live for up to 75 years. (Image: Getty Images) Spiny Dogfish can grow up to 1.6 metres in length and weigh 9.1kg. The shark can be distinguished by its pointed snout, large eyes, and spines in front of its dorsal fins, Wildlife Trusts said. The wildlife experts added: "Its streamlined body is a grey/brown colour on top with a lighter belly and rows of white spots down its sides." Spiny Dogfish, aka Spurdog Sharks, live off a diet of fish, squid, jellyfish and crustations, according to BBC Countryfile. They are also known to sometimes feed on smaller sharks. But Spiny Dogfish are considered "harmless" to humans, Oceana added. RECOMMENDED READING: 'Mysterious' 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters Where can you find great white sharks - are there any in the UK? 5 sharks for Brits to be aware of this season - From giants to those that attack Spiny Dogfish are a migratory species that spend the winter months in deep waters, before making their way to shallow coastal waters in the summer. They are most commonly found, according to Wildlife Trusts, in: You will also find Spurdog Sharks in "temperate waters" around the world.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Spiny Dogfish: 75-year-old shark living in shallow UK waters
You may think that stumbling across a shark when taking a trip to the beach is rare with most species spending their time further out to sea. However, there are some sharks that can be found in shallow waters near the UK shoreline, like the Small Spotted Catshark and Spiny Dogfish. Native wild animals in the UK One of the longest-living sharks lurking in shallow waters in the UK Spiny Dogfish, also known as Spurdog Sharks, are one of the most common sharks in the UK, according to BBC Countryfile. This is despite a decline in population over recent years, caused by overfishing. They are also one of the longest-living shark species, with a lifespan of up to 75 years, Wildlife Trusts adds. Spiny Dogfish can live for up to 75 years. (Image: Getty Images) How to spot a Spiny Dogfish Spiny Dogfish can grow up to 1.6 metres in length and weigh 9.1kg. The shark can be distinguished by its pointed snout, large eyes, and spines in front of its dorsal fins, Wildlife Trusts said. The wildlife experts added: "Its streamlined body is a grey/brown colour on top with a lighter belly and rows of white spots down its sides." Are Spiny Dogfish dangerous? Spiny Dogfish, aka Spurdog Sharks, live off a diet of fish, squid, jellyfish and crustations, according to BBC Countryfile. They are also known to sometimes feed on smaller sharks. But Spiny Dogfish are considered "harmless" to humans, Oceana added. RECOMMENDED READING: Where you'll find Spiny Dogfish in the UK Spiny Dogfish are a migratory species that spend the winter months in deep waters, before making their way to shallow coastal waters in the summer. They are most commonly found, according to Wildlife Trusts, in: The Irish Sea Northeast Atlantic You will also find Spurdog Sharks in "temperate waters" around the world.
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Spiny Dogfish: 75-year-old shark living in shallow UK waters
You may think that stumbling across a shark when taking a trip to the beach is rare with most species spending their time further out to sea. However, there are some sharks that can be found in shallow waters near the UK shoreline, like the Small Spotted Catshark and Spiny Dogfish. Native wild animals in the UK One of the longest-living sharks lurking in shallow waters in the UK Spiny Dogfish, also known as Spurdog Sharks, are one of the most common sharks in the UK, according to BBC Countryfile. This is despite a decline in population over recent years, caused by overfishing. They are also one of the longest-living shark species, with a lifespan of up to 75 years, Wildlife Trusts adds. Spiny Dogfish can live for up to 75 years. (Image: Getty Images) How to spot a Spiny Dogfish Spiny Dogfish can grow up to 1.6 metres in length and weigh 9.1kg. The shark can be distinguished by its pointed snout, large eyes, and spines in front of its dorsal fins, Wildlife Trusts said. The wildlife experts added: "Its streamlined body is a grey/brown colour on top with a lighter belly and rows of white spots down its sides." Are Spiny Dogfish dangerous? Spiny Dogfish, aka Spurdog Sharks, live off a diet of fish, squid, jellyfish and crustations, according to BBC Countryfile. They are also known to sometimes feed on smaller sharks. But Spiny Dogfish are considered "harmless" to humans, Oceana added. RECOMMENDED READING: Where you'll find Spiny Dogfish in the UK Spiny Dogfish are a migratory species that spend the winter months in deep waters, before making their way to shallow coastal waters in the summer. They are most commonly found, according to Wildlife Trusts, in: The Irish Sea Northeast Atlantic You will also find Spurdog Sharks in "temperate waters" around the world.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- General
- Leader Live
Spiny Dogfish: 75-year-old shark living in shallow UK waters
You may think that stumbling across a shark when taking a trip to the beach is rare with most species spending their time further out to sea. However, there are some sharks that can be found in shallow waters near the UK shoreline, like the Small Spotted Catshark and Spiny Dogfish. Spiny Dogfish, also known as Spurdog Sharks, are one of the most common sharks in the UK, according to BBC Countryfile. This is despite a decline in population over recent years, caused by overfishing. They are also one of the longest-living shark species, with a lifespan of up to 75 years, Wildlife Trusts adds. Spiny Dogfish can live for up to 75 years. (Image: Getty Images) Spiny Dogfish can grow up to 1.6 metres in length and weigh 9.1kg. The shark can be distinguished by its pointed snout, large eyes, and spines in front of its dorsal fins, Wildlife Trusts said. The wildlife experts added: "Its streamlined body is a grey/brown colour on top with a lighter belly and rows of white spots down its sides." Spiny Dogfish, aka Spurdog Sharks, live off a diet of fish, squid, jellyfish and crustations, according to BBC Countryfile. They are also known to sometimes feed on smaller sharks. But Spiny Dogfish are considered "harmless" to humans, Oceana added. RECOMMENDED READING: 'Mysterious' 400-year-old sharks found lurking in the depths of British waters Where can you find great white sharks - are there any in the UK? 5 sharks for Brits to be aware of this season - From giants to those that attack Spiny Dogfish are a migratory species that spend the winter months in deep waters, before making their way to shallow coastal waters in the summer. They are most commonly found, according to Wildlife Trusts, in: You will also find Spurdog Sharks in "temperate waters" around the world.
