Dogfish Shark Research
by: Sarah Palermo
Dogfish label
Organs and Functions
Gallbladder- bile from the liver are stored
Heart- pumps blood thoughout the shark
Kidney- transports the urine
Liver- stores fat and energy
Pancreas- helps break down fats and carbs in the stomach
Small intestine- absorb nutrients and minerals
Large intestine- absorb the remaining fluid and transmit the waste
Stomach- food goes here after it is consumed. digestion takes place
Esophagus- carry food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach
Rectum- where waste is stored before disposal
Claspers- reproductive organ on a male only
Lateral line- detect movement and vibration in the water
Gills- the sharks breathing system
life span
25-100 years
Habitat
Dogfish sharks typically live in the North Atlantic and North Pacific. They can also be found in the Mediterranean and Black Sea