Horn Shark

The horn shark gets its name because it has a short venomous "horn" in front of each of its dorsal fins for protection. The horn shark is typically a brownish color, covered in black spots, and its underbelly has a yellowish tint.

Diet

The horn shark eats small fish and invertebrates.

Size

38–47 inches long

Range

Cold waters of the eastern Pacific; found inhabiting the coastal areas from Southern California to the Gulf of California and areas around Ecuador and Peru

Population Status

The horn shark is not a species of concern.

Predators

Larger sharks and marine mammals

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