A small, slender shark named for the mildly venomous spines in front of its two dorsal fins. Spiny dogfish travel in enormous schools and are among the most abundant sharks in the world, though heavy fishing has reduced their numbers.
Best time to see a Spiny Dogfish
The best time to see a Spiny Dogfish is November–March, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 321 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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