Smoothhound
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Fiogach Mín
Fiogach Mín
Scientific Name:
Mustelus mustelus
Mustelus mustelus
Description
Shark with flattened crushing teeth for eating crabs. Common in summer months.
Identification
Grey/bronze above. Flat crushing teeth. No spots. Two dorsal fins. Nictitating eyelid.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 4.00 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
4.500 kg
(9.92 lbs)
Length
103.0 cm