Pacific Spiny Dogfish
Squalus suckleyi
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
DogfishSpring dogfishSpiked dogfishGrayfishSpur dogPiked dogfish
Seafood Profile
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NOAA FishWatch
Population
The Pacific Coast stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Fishermen generally do not directly target spiny dogfish in waters off the Pacific Coast and Alaska. As a result, there are no bycatch impacts from a directed fishery.
Taste
Sweet, mild flavor and a higher oil content than mako or other sharks.
Texture
Flaky yet firm.
Color
Raw meat is white. The outer flesh can have a reddish color, which turns brown when cooked. The rest of the meat is white when cooked.
Health benefits
Shark is a low-fat source of protein that is high in selenium and vitamins B6 and B12.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady