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The Bramble shark (Echinorhinus brucus) is a saltwater fish of the family Echinorhinidae that grows up to 310 cm.
Widespread in temperate and tropical seas; continental shelf and slope.
Description
The bramble shark is a large, sluggish deepwater shark (Echinorhinidae). The species has a heavy, grey-brown body studded with large, thorn-like denticles, and two far-rearward dorsal fins without spines. It lives near the bottom on the continental and insular shelf and upper slope in deeper water. As a sluggish predator it takes fishes, smaller sharks and crustaceans, possibly by suction. It is rare and endangered. It is sluggish and shy and is regarded as harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bramble shark?
The Bramble shark has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Heavy body studded with large thorn-like denticles; rare, slow and harmless deepwater shark, endangered.
Where does the Bramble shark live?
The Bramble shark lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Widespread in temperate and tropical seas; continental shelf and slope.
How big does the Bramble shark get?
The Bramble shark grows to a maximum of about 310 cm. On average the species is around 200 cm.
Is the Bramble shark dangerous to humans?
No, the Bramble shark is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bramble shark edible?
The Bramble shark is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Echinorhinus
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