Fish
Pacific Spiny Dogfish
B tier
Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi, long lumped with S. acanthias) is the North Pacific counterpart—firm sweet meat used in fish and chips, export, and smoked products along the US and Canadian west coasts. Handling and spines match Atlantic cousins. Batter-fry or smoke. Regional management has allowed more stable fisheries at times than depleted Atlantic peaks. Confirm species on scientific labels when possible; culinary use is classic dogfish flake.
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Traits
FirmFirm SweetFlakeNorth PacificPacificRegional ManagementSweetTraditional
History
US
Pacific Northwest fisheries landed spiny dogfish for oil and meat.
CA
Liver oil demand hit Pacific spiny dogfish hard in wartime.
US
Science split Pacific spiny dogfish as Squalus suckleyi with separate assessment.