
Catshark - Wikipedia
Proscylliidae, a family of ground sharks with the overall name finback catsharks, but all species are referred to as "catshark".
Cat shark | Size, Classification, & Facts | Britannica
cat shark, any of more than 150 species of small mottled sharks (order Carcharhiniformes). Most are less than 90 cm (3 feet) long, and many have bold body markings. They have slender …
Cat Shark - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
A Cat Shark, also known as a catshark or dogfish, is any number of different species in the Scyliorhinidae family. Overall, scientists recognize at least 160 different species in the family!
Scyliorhinidae - Wikipedia
Scyliorhinidae catsharks may be distinguished by their elongated, cat-like eyes and two small dorsal fins set far back. Most species are fairly small, growing no longer than 80 cm (31 in); a …
All About the Catshark - Ocean Conservancy
Oct 30, 2023 · Not to be confused with the similarly named catfish, the catshark is an interesting aquatic animal. And yes, even though they dwell on the ocean floor, they have a couple of …
19 Facts About Catsharks
Jul 13, 2023 · Catsharks are fascinating creatures that inhabit the deep waters of oceans around the world. With their unique characteristics and behaviors, these sharks have captured the …
Small-spotted catshark - The Wildlife Trusts
Catsharks are predators and feed on crabs, molluscs and other small fish. When threatened, they curl up into a donut shape - probably to look bigger and harder to eat! They are highly …
ADW: Scyliorhinidae: INFORMATION
Catsharks (family Scyliorhinidae) are small sharks. Most are less than 80 cm long, but some, i.e. Scyliorhinus stellaris, attain a length of at least 1.6 m. The bodies of catsharks are fusiform …
Sharkland | Catsharks | Nature - PBS
Jun 29, 2008 · Catsharks occur in warmer seas all over the world and are the most common and numerous sharks in many tropical and warm temperate regions. Catsharks are generally …
Catsharks (Scyliorhinidae) - Marine Life Identification
Catsharks are small, slender sharks comprising about 15 genera and roughly 150 species within the family Scyliorhinidae. Found primarily in the shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic and Indo …