Catshark Collection

Scyliorhinus canicula, dogfish
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the scales of a dogfish (x 40)

Smallspotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) on sea floor, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum) in reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum), two in reef, amongst kelp. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. May

Lesser spotted catshark / Dogfish shark (Scyliorhinus canicula) amongst seaweed on a maerl bed, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

Nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Sawfish, angular rough shark, spotted catshark, and young
Largetooth sawfish, Pristis pristis 18, young sawfish 19, angular rough shark, Oxynotus centrina 20, small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula 21, and young dogfish 22-24

Wobbegong, tiger shark, and striped catshark
Carpet shark or wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, and striped catshark, Poroderma africanum

Shark species
Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias 1, vulnerable, blue shark, Prionace glauca 2, near threatened, small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula 3, 5, and zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum 4

Happy Eddy (Haploblepharus edwardsii) amongst Cape sea urchin (Parechinus angulosus) and starfish. False Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Redspotted catshark (Schroederichthys chilensis) on sea floor amongst Sea urchins (Echinoidea). Las Tacas, Chile. November

Happy Eddie (Haploblepharus edwardsii) egg case / mermaids purse. False Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. June

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Small-spotted Catshark / Lesser-spotted Dogfish egg-cases with embryo inside, one of them close to hatching time Date:

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Small-spotted Catshark / Lesser-spotted Dogfish opened egg-case showing embryo inside close to hatching time Date:

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Small-spotted Catshark / Lesser-spotted Dogfish opened egg-case showing embryo inside close to hatching time Date:

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus stellaris, a species of dogfish, also known as nursehound, bull huss and catshark. Date: 1862

Galeus melastomus, a species of dogfish
Galeus melastomus, also known as the blackmouth dogfish or catshark. Date: 1862

Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias, and catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

The nursehound, Catshark, large-spotted dogfish, greater spotted dogfish, or bull huss (Scyliorhinus stellaris)
illustration of the nursehound, large-spotted dogfish, greater spotted dogfish, or bull huss (Scyliorhinus stellaris)

Dogfish (Scyllium catulus)
Illustration of a Dogfish (Scyllium catulus)

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Small-spotted Catshark / Lesser-spotted Dogfish opened egg-case showing embryo inside close to hatching time Date:

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Small-spotted Catshark / Lesser-spotted Dogfish egg with mature embryo inside Date:

Cat shark sleeping, Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia

A coral catshark lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A coral catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) lays on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Scyliorhinus stellaris, huss, Squalus acanthias, spiny dogfi
Plate 35 by William MacGillivray from his Watercolour drawings of British Animals, 1831-1841

Poroderma africanum
Ff. 249. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Scyliorhinus canicula, common dogfish
Specimen of the cartilaginous skeleton of a dogfish contained in a specimen jar

Lesser Spotted Dogfish, coastal waters Britain and Mediterranean
PM-10780 Lesser Spotted Dogfish coastal waters Britain and Mediterranean Scyliorhinus canicula sharks Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lesser Spotted Dogfish, coastal waters Britain and Mediterranean
PM-10782 Lesser Spotted Dogfish coastal waters Britain and Mediterranean Scyliorhinus canicula sharks Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Lesser Spotted Dog- fish (Scyliorhinus canicula) Copulating

Nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris) Mermaid's Purse eggcase, washed up on beach strandline, Bude, Cornwall, England, january

Coral Catshark (Atelomycterus marmoratus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Filetail Catshark - deep sea 300 - 4100 feet. Monterey Bay California, USA
KEL-899 Filetail Catshark - deep sea 300 - 4100 feet. Monterey Bay California, USA. Parmaturus xaniurus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The catshark, scientifically known as Scyliorhinus canicula or dogfish, is a fascinating species found in various parts of the world. One such variety is the small spotted catshark, which can be seen gracefully swimming in the reefs of Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Another type called the pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum) also inhabits these reefs and often hides amongst kelp. In different marine habitats like maerl beds and sea fans, you may come across the lesser spotted catshark or dogfish shark lurking amidst seaweed. These elusive creatures are truly a sight to behold. If you're lucky enough to witness their life cycle unfold, you might spot a recently hatched spotted catshark emerging from its protective egg case attached to a seafan. Venturing further into Sark, British Channel Islands during August could lead you to encounter the nursehound or Scyliorhinus stellaris. These majestic creatures add beauty and diversity to our oceans. Meanwhile, on the sea floor of Jersey in the British Channel Islands resides another member of this family - the small-spotted catshark - blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Dating back to 1923, an intriguing lithograph showcases an egg case belonging to one of these captivating creatures. It serves as a reminder that these sharks have been part of our ecosystem for centuries. When exploring underwater realms around the globe, keep your eyes peeled for other remarkable shark species like sawfishes and angular rough sharks alongside their smaller counterparts such as spotted catsharks and young ones too. And let's not forget about wobbegongs and tiger sharks who share their habitat with striped catsharks. These glimpses into diverse shark species highlight both their beauty and importance within marine ecosystems worldwide. Let us continue working towards protecting these magnificent creatures for generations to come.