The roughskin dogfish was originally found in the Japanese Islands but seems to have a patchy global distribution. These small sharks measure around 120 centimeters (47 inches) long.

These deep-sea creatures can grow up to almost six feet in height and weigh about 13 pounds. They inhabit depths of 13,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, making them rarely seen.

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The roughskin dogfish was originally found in the Japanese Islands but seems to have a patchy global distribution. These small sharks measure around 120 centimeters (47 inches) long.