Im02_©James Lea (IMAGE)

Save Our Seas Foundation

Im02_©James Lea

Caption

Named for their tightly-packed dermal denticles (the tough, teeth-like “scales” that cover sharks), this species is considered important catch through longline and gillnet fishing in many parts of the world.

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©James Lea

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