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Greenland Shark vs Spiny Dogfish

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Greenland Shark

Greenland Shark

Somniosus microcephalus

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vs
Spiny Dogfish

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

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Size

Greenland Shark

Greenland Shark

7.3 m

Human

1.75 m

Spiny Dogfish

Spiny Dogfish

1.6 m

Greenland SharkSpiny Dogfish
Weight400–1000 kg2–9 kg
Length3–7.3 m0.6–1.6 m
Top Speed2.6 km/h1.6 km/h
Lifespan272–512 yrs25–100 yrs
Gestation–547 days
Offspring10–300 2–15
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusVulnerableVulnerable
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatOcean, CoastCoast, Ocean
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe
FamilySomniosidaeSqualidae
OrderSqualiformesSqualiformes