LOWFIN GULPER SHARK

Centrophorus lusitanicus


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LOWFIN GULPER SHARK

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Centrophorus lusitanicus Barbosa du Bocage & de Brito Capello, 1864

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A large deepwater dogfish of the outer continental shelves and upper slopes (Ref. 247). Feeds on bony fish, small dogfish sharks, squids, and lobsters (Ref. 247). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized as food fish and as fishmeal (Ref. 247).