{"product_id":"small-spotted-catshark-w-data-ex-dr-gordon-hubbell","title":"Small-Spotted Catshark w\/DATA ex Dr. Gordon Hubbell","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eNO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Small-Spotted Catshark is one of the most recognizable catsharks of the northeast Atlantic, yet jaws from this species are far less commonly seen in collections than those of larger, more familiar sharks. That alone makes one appealing, but a documented specimen from the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Gordon Hubbell collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e carries even greater collector significance. Dr. Hubbell is widely respected in the shark collecting world, and provenance tied to his collection adds an extra layer of authenticity, history, and desirability to an already uncommon jaw. For collectors looking to add variety and solid provenance to their shark jaw collection, this is a standout piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecies \u0026amp; Classification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eScyliorhinus canicula\u003c\/i\u003e (Linnaeus, 1758)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Small-Spotted Catshark, Lesser-Spotted Dogfish, Sandy Dogfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Scyliorhinidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Carcharhiniformes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiology \u0026amp; Physical Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Small-Spotted Catshark is a slender, small-bodied shark known for its gray-brown coloration and scattered dark spots. Adults are relatively small compared to many sharks represented in collections, which gives the jaw a more delicate and intricate appearance. The teeth are numerous and fine, creating a very different look from the broad crushing jaws of houndsharks or the larger cutting teeth of more aggressive predatory species. That contrast makes this jaw especially interesting in a display focused on diversity of shark dentition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis species is found in the northeast Atlantic, ranging from northern Europe down to West Africa, and throughout the Mediterranean Sea. It is a bottom-dwelling shark that prefers sandy, muddy, and gravelly seafloors along continental shelves and upper slopes. Because it is such a classic European catshark, it holds strong educational value as well as collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Small-Spotted Catshark feeds on a variety of bottom-dwelling prey, including crustaceans, mollusks, worms, small cephalopods, and small fishes. It is mostly active at night, when it leaves the seafloor to forage. Its modest size and feeding habits make it very different from the large open-water sharks many collectors are more familiar with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eReproduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis species is egg-laying rather than live-bearing. Females produce the familiar rectangular egg cases often called “mermaid’s purses,” which are attached to seaweed or other structures on the seafloor. That reproductive style is one of the many reasons catsharks are especially interesting to collectors and educators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAuthentic jaw from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Gordon Hubbell collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIncludes added provenance and collector value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA less common species in the jaw trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFine, closely set teeth give it a detailed and distinctive look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent for shark jaw collectors, natural history displays, and educational collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shark Jaws Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43135408209983,"sku":"3928","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/0131\/6159\/files\/Untitled-2_762e4249-8519-4b38-ba7c-6ee7ce96e108.jpg?v=1776268868","url":"https:\/\/sharkjawsonline.com\/products\/small-spotted-catshark-w-data-ex-dr-gordon-hubbell","provider":"Shark Jaws Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}