Category Archives: mystery fish

So That’s Where the Sharks Have Been… UPDATED

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Chuck

Yes, it’s been a while and yes, I do have more Summer of the Shark updates (and yes, this “summer project” has gotten pretty far into autumn).  To get back into the swing of things, here’s a quick post on … Continue reading →

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Blacktip or Spinner?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Chuck

During my last trip out to the field, I documented a small shark that came up in the gillnet, and identified it as a juvenile blacktip shark.  Now, after looking over the picture in better detail and consulting the literature, … Continue reading →

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New Dogfish Species Found in Taiwanese Fish Market

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Chuck

The Order Squaliformes, home to the dogfish sharks, is one of the most diverse groups of sharks currently swimming the oceans, second only to the Carcharhiniformes in sheer number of species.  Within that order is the Family Squalidae, made up … Continue reading →

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Feeding Habits Analysis: Pizza Toppings

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Chuck

In my last post about the things I’m finding in shark puke, I discussed the presence of menhaden in the diet of spiny dogfish.  These fat, oil-rich fish make quite a nutritious meal, and it usually only takes a handful … Continue reading →

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