Oregon

#SharkWeek Sharks Common to Oregon Species Profile: Pacific Spiny Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) Smallish shark (3-4 feet) Be careful of the spine at the front of each dorsal fin Range: Baja California through Alaska to Korea and Japan Males mature at around 11 years of age females 18-21 years of age Life span is up to 100 years Gives birth to live pups averaging 6-7 after gestation period of 22-24 months. One of the longest of any known animal. Sometimes caught while fishing for…

Oregon

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Salmon

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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#SharkWeek Sharks Common to Oregon Species Profile: Pacific Spiny Dogfish (Squalus suckleyi) Smallish shark (3-4 f… | Spiny dogfish, Shark week, Gestation period