Species guide
How to catch Starspotted smooth-hound
Mustelus manazo
#0990
#0990SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterPacificIndian Ocean
The starspotted smooth-hound is a medium-sized shark known for its elongated body and star-like spots. It is a bottom feeder that hunts invertebrates and small fish. Popular among anglers as a game fish, it can be found from shallow waters down to around 360 meters deep.
Where they live
Found in saltwater environments of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, it inhabits shallow intertidal zones to depths of about 360 meters on mud and sand bottoms.
Typical size
Up to about 220 cm
What they eat
- bottom invertebrates
- small bony fishes
- amphipods
- crabs
- shrimp
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish pieces
- crab
Best lures
- bottom jig
- soft plastic grub
- metal spoon
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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