Smoothhound (Lat. Mustelus mustelus). Lives near sea bottom at 9-200 m depth. It can be found in coastal area and small channels, rarely in open sea. Measuring up to 160 cm, most commonly 60-100 cm. A large, fairly slender shark with a short head and snout, broad internarial, large close-set eyes, and an upper labial that furrows slightly longer than their lowers. The shark is usually grey to grey-brown. Occasionally has dark spots.  Females produce from 415 youngs up to 39 cm. Feeds on fishes, and cephalopods.  Like other smooth hounds, the common smooth hound will aggregate in large numbers, like a pack of dogs. This is why they are called hounds.  Divers report that smooth-hounds are generally shy and are not aggressive, preferring to avoid people. It is caught by bottom trawls and trammel nets.