Scyliorhinidae

Bach’s catshark

Bythaelurus bachi

Named for Bach with paired rows of spatulate denticles

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Africa
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Bythaelurus bachi, commonly known as Bach's catshark, is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This shark is found on the southern Madagascar Ridge in the southwestern Indian Ocean. This stout-bodied catshark is thought to inhabit the deep sea at depths of 910–1,365 m (2,986–4,478 ft).