Species guide
How to catch Piked dogfish
Squalus acanthias
The piked dogfish is a slender shark found in cold, rocky waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is an opportunistic predator feeding on a wide range of fish and invertebrates. This species is valued by anglers for its fighting ability and moderate size.
Where they live
Piked dogfish inhabit cold brackish and saltwater, typically between 6-15°C, from shallow waters to depths nearing 2000 meters. They are commonly found around rocky substrates in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Typical size
Up to about 160 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as mackerel, herring, capelin, cod
- cephalopods including various squids
- crustaceans like crabs and shrimps
- polychaete worms
- sea anemones
- jellyfish
- algae species
Best baits
- squid strips
- cut fish
- shrimp
- crustacean chunks
Best lures
- metal jigs
- soft plastic lures mimicking small fish
- squid imitations
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging near rocky structures
- drift fishing
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