Dogfish
/ˈdɔːɡfɪʃ/
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Pro Tip 1/3Animal Species
Understand 'dogfish' refers to a shark, not a fish-dog hybrid. 
Did you know the dogfish is actually a shark species?
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Usage
Some cultures eat dogfish; it's important for food-related conversations. 
At the market, we found freshly caught dogfish for sale.
Pro Tip 3/3Fishing Activity
Used in the context of fishing, often as a less desirable catch. 
The angler was disappointed to only catch a small dogfish.
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Shark
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