Sharks & Rays
Starry smooth-hound
Mustelus asterias
NT
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Smoothhound
Mustelus mustelus
ENEndangered
Overview
This common shark feeds on crustaceans, cephalopods and small bony fish. It is caught for human consumption and easily over fished ( only 15 young per year and per litter)
Distribution
Mediterranean. From the British Isles to South Africa.
Related species
More from the family Triakidae
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