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Sharks generally live from 20 to 30 years. The spiny dogfish shark and the whale shark have been known to live over 100 years.

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How big do dogfish sharks get?

Dogfish sharks typically grow to be around 2-4 feet long, with some species reaching up to 5 feet. They are considered small to medium-sized sharks compared to other species.


How long do shaks live?

Sharks can live for a wide range of lifespans, depending on the species. Some species of sharks, like the spiny dogfish, can live for over 100 years, while others may only live for 20-30 years. Size, habitat, and environmental factors can also affect a shark's lifespan.


What is the life cycle of the Smooth Dogfish Shark?

Smooth Dogfish Sharks have a typical life cycle that includes mating, gestation period of about 10-11 months before giving birth to live young, and then the newborn sharks are independent and grow to maturity over several years. They typically live up to 16-20 years old in the wild.


What eats a dogfish?

Dogfish are eaten by larger sharks such as great white sharks, as well as marine mammals like seals and sea lions. Additionally, some species of large predatory fish, such as tuna and swordfish, may also prey on dogfish.


How long do sharks live?

While longevity data are not available for many sharks, maximum ages do vary by species. Some sharks like the smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis) may only live 16 years, while others such as the porbeagle shark, (Lamna nasus) may live as long as 46 years. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) the largest fish in the world may live over 100 years.Grey Reef shark=25 years Great white shark=30-100+ years Great Hammerhead shark=20-30 years These are 3 sharks and their lifespans. From these, you could say that sharks live from 20-100 years old.