| Citation | Paul, L., 2000, New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries.. Reed Books, Auckland. |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 |
| Page | 31 |
| Named Used as Valid | Squalus acanthias |
| Comment | |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Chatham Rise and northern Campbell Plateau. 50-300 m depths but extending down to 700 m. |
| Quote | Average size 70-100 cm, reaches about 125 cm. Feed on a variety of fish and invertebrates, including squid. Most common off the south and east coast of the South Island. |