Species guide
How to catch Roughskin dogfish
Centroscymnus owstonii
saltwaterSomniosidae
The Roughskin dogfish is a deepwater shark known for its elongated body and spiny texture. It inhabits upper continental slopes and preys on fish and cephalopods. This species can reach lengths up to 148 cm and weigh over 21 kg.
Where they live
Lives near the bottom on upper continental slopes in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, at depths from 100 to 1500 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 148 cm
What they eat
- fish
- cephalopods
Best baits
- fish pieces
- squid
Best lures
- deepwater jigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- deep bottom fishing
- jigging
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