Brier Shark
Deania calcea
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Deania calcea
Other names
Birdbeak Dogfish, Deepwater Dogfish, Dorian Grey Shark, Platypus Shark, Roughskin Dogfish, Shovelnose Spiny Dogfish, Thompsons Deepsea Dogfish, Thompsons Shark
Size
Up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Weight
Up to 8 kg (17 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters on the outer continental shelf & upper slopes, on or near the bottom
Depth Range
60 - 1,500 m (196 - 4,921 ft)
