What kind of shark or fish is this???

Question

http://www.ecotoursvictoria.com/page05/pacificpro.jpg

please look at this website and tell me what this is. thanks :)

Answer 1

i think it is an unusual one for sure because its jaws baby

Answer 2

its a shark but i forgot the n ame they just showed it on animal planet also. its very rare and hardly ever see it

Answer 3

Its a suckerfish, a bottom feeder. Sharks have a different body style, more torpedo shaped.

Answer 4

a big one. LIKE YOU.... :)

Answer 5

Looks like a snail darter.

Answer 6

It's a Spotted Ratfish.

The spotted ratfish, Hydrolagus colliei, is a chimaera found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Often seen by divers at night in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, this unique shark relative gets its characteristic name from a pointed rat-like tail. The ratfish lays leathery egg cases on the bottom of sandy/mud areas which are often mistaken by divers as something inanimate. The bane of fishermen, a shallow water sighting of this fish often turns an uneventful muddy dive into an interesting encounter.

This unusual fish has smooth skin and large green eyes with a rabbit-like face. Ranging in depth from 40 - 3000 feet, these fish survive on a diet of shrimp, worms, small crustaceans, clams and small fish, which they grind and eat with a plate-like mouth very similar to that of a skate. They also have a venomous spine located on the front of their dorsal fin. It is also considered to be the missing link between the cartilaginous and bony fish, since the ratfish contains both. Other relatives of this interesting fish include the Australian ghost shark, or elephant fish (Callorhinchus milii).

The spotted ratfish has a very distinct appearance compared to other fish. The average female is about three feet (38 inches) long, much bigger in comparison to the smaller male. These fish have a smooth and scaless skin that is a silvery-bronze color, often with sparkling shades of gold, blue, and green. The speckled white spots along their back contributes to their name. Dark edges outline both the caudal and dorsal fins; whereas, the pectoral fins have a transparent outline. The ratfish’s pectoral fins are large and triangular, which extend straight out from the sides like airplane wings. They have a venomous spine located at the leading edge of their dorsal fin. The tail of the ratfish constitutes for almost half of their overall length and closely resembles a pointed rat-like tail. The body of this fish is supported by cartilage rather than bone, making it go limp when removed from the water. It has a duckbill shaped snout and a rabbit like face. Their mouth is small and contains forward directed, incisor-shaped teeth, that act as plate-like grinding teeth. One of their most mesmerizing features is their large emerald green eyes which are able to reflect light, similar to eyes of a cat.

The spotted ratfish can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They can most commonly be found between the Pacific Northwest and the British Columbia. The range of depths in which this fish is found extends from 0 – 3,000 feet below sea level. Near 115° N. longitude and further north, the spotted ratfish lives close to the shore. On the southern end of their range, they live in deeper waters. Ratfish tend to move closer to shallow water during the spring and autumn, then to deeper water in summer and winter. Spotted ratfish can most commonly be found living near the bottom of sand, mud or rocky reefs of the ocean floor.

The spotted ratfish swims slowly above the seafloor in search for food. Location of food is done by the sense of smell. Spotted ratfish are particularly drawn to crunchy foods like crabs and clams. Besides crabs and clams, the spotted ratfish also feeds on shrimp, worms, small fish, small crustaceans, and sea stars. As the spotted ratfish is out hunting for prey, they must also keep a lookout so that they don’t become prey for other sea creatures such as: the soupfin sharks, dogfish sharks, pigeon guillemots, and Pacific halibut. Their usual hunting period is at nighttime, when they move to shallow water to feed.

A behavior of the ratfish when around divers is that they prefer to maintain a safe distance and are usually not aggressive. However, if they feel their territory has been invaded, the ratfish is able to inflict a mildly toxic wound.

As they swim gracefully about the ocean, the ratfish can be seen doing barrel rolls and corkscrew turns, as if they were flying.

Answer 7

no its not a shark

Answer 8

I'm quite sure, I thought it was a:brown freckled  mud sucker from the bottom of the ocean floor,it eats planton.

Answer 9

What kind of shark or fish is this???

http://www.ecotoursvictoria.com/page05/p...

It also looks like the fish I have seen in the Indian Ocean - the fish called the "Bourse" or maybe a larger version to it.

I also believe it could also be the large cousin to the fish known as the "Parrot Fish", but a shark I do not think it is.

My knowledge on Ichthyology- studies of fishes is quite small here.

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Answer 10

not sure?

Answer 11

Not technically a shark.

Spotted Ratfish (also known as 'Ghost Shark')

[Hydrolagus colliei]

Ratfishes (chimaeras) are primitive fishes with a cartilaginous skeleton, closely related to sharks.

Answer 12

Without question, this is a sarcastic fringdade (Latin Name).

Answer 13

Yes, a Rared Breed of Shark...!!

Answer 14

It's a shark called ummmm....it was on animal planet and is super rare