About Spiny Dogfish
Spiny dogfish is a relatively small shark occurring on the continental shelf around Iceland.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
Habitat
Continental shelf and coastal waters.
Diet
Fish, squid and crustaceans.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Winter; mating and pupping are associated with the winter period
Reproduction
Spiny dogfish give birth to live young after a long gestation period; the eggs develop inside the female.
Distribution around Iceland
Occurs in waters around Iceland.