Small-fin Catshark

About the Small-fin Catshark

The Small-Fin Catshark is a species of ground shark found in the western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. Like all members of the catshark shark family, they’re bottom feeders, have elongated cat-like eyes, and two small dorsal fins set far back. They’re mostly nocturnal. They often sleep in groups during the day, and do their hunting at night.

They’re oviparous, meaning they lay eggs, but the average litter size is unknown. They grow to a maximum length of 52cm/1 ft 8.5 in.

IUCN: Least Concern

The assessment appears to be based largely on its relatively broad western Atlantic distribution and the lack of evidence for substantial population declines. However, the species is poorly studied, so this status should not be interpreted as evidence that populations are well monitored.

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