Fish
Smooth Dogfish
B tier
Smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis and related houndsharks) lack the dorsal spines of spiny dogfish and offer firm, mild meat popular in some US East Coast and European fisheries. Texture is steak-like and clean when bled. Grill, fry, or stew. Often sold simply as “dogfish” or under local names. Distinguish from spiny dogfish for stock management accuracy. Good entry-level shark meat when sourced from healthy local fisheries.
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Traits
FirmFirm MildHoundsharkMildNo SpinesRegionalSmooth
History
US
East Coast fishers landed smooth dogfish for meat and bait.
US
Regional markets sold smooth dogfish steaks fried and broiled.
Species-specific advice began separating smooth and spiny dogfish management.