ATLANTIC SPINY DOGFISH
Also known as: Dogfish shark, Cape dogfish, Cape shark, Spring dogfish, Spiked dogfish, Grayfish, Spur dog, Piked dogfish
Squalus acanthias
Availability
Year-round.
taste/Texture
Mild and sweet. Flaky but firm. It has higher oil content than mako or other sharks.
source
U.S. wild-caught from Maine to North Carolina.
Health Benefits
Shark is a low-fat source of protein and is high in selenium and vitamins B6 and B12.
