Boa Catshark (Scyliorhinus boa)

Also known as Dogfish

Description

Also known as Dogfish.

Found singly, or in small shivers, during the day often very deep, on the continental shelf and insular slopes.
They feed nocturnally on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 54cm
Depth - 330-670m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Cat Sharks are from the largest family of sharks and are harmless to humans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/844

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