Species guide
How to catch Dusky smooth-hound
Mustelus canis
brackishsaltwatergame fishTriakidae
The dusky smooth-hound is a slender shark found mainly along continental shelves and slopes. It preys heavily on large crustaceans like crabs and lobsters. This species can inhabit shallow coastal waters and occasionally ventures deeper or into low-salinity environments.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow inshore to upper slope waters up to 200 meters deep in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Often found on continental shelves and sometimes in brackish zones.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- large crabs
- lobsters
- squid species
- various crustaceans
Best baits
- crab imitation bait
- lobster bait
- cut squid
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic crustacean imitators
- jigging lures
- bottom bouncing lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing near the seabed
- bait fishing with crustacean baits
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