Scyliorhinidae

nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

Shark from the Congo Basin

• Tropical
• Northern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Atlantic Ocean
• Africa
• Elongated
• Compressed cross-section
• Large
• Tropical fish

The nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris), also known as the large-spotted dogfish, greater spotted dogfish or bull huss, is a species of catshark, belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae, found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is generally found among rocks or algae at a depth of 20–60 m (66–197 ft). Growing up to 1.6 m (5.2 ft) long, the nursehound has a robust body with a broad, rounded head and two dorsal fins placed far back.