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The bramble shark (Echinorhinus brucus) is a large, sluggish deepwater shark classified within the family Echinorhinidae. It is notable for its body being covered in large, thorn-like denticles, a distinct feature originally described by Bonnaterre in 1788. As an ovoviviparous species, it typically...
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Large thorn-like denticles and rarity create a memorable shark, but sluggish behavior and limited footage reduce acclaim.
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The prickly shark is a deep-water shark in the family Echinorhinidae, recognized by the large, thorn-like dermal denticles scattered over its body. It lives close to the seabed in deep marine environments, where its rough skin distinguishes it from sharks with more uniformly small denticles. The spe...
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Distinctively rough skin and unusual deep-water ecology interest shark specialists, with comparatively weak mainstream recognition.
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