Description

Also known as Black-spotted Dogfish, Darkspot Catshark, Dogfish, Gato's, Nagasaki Catshark.

Found singly, often very deep, on the continental shelf.
They feed on fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 49cm
Depth - 80-100m
Widespread Northwest Pacific

Cat Sharks are from the largest family of sharks and are harmless to humans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Halaelurus-buergeri.html