In Pictures: From nuisance to prized catch - a look at the dogfish
Besides it's diminutive scale, what sets the dogfish apart from other shark fisheries is the fact that it has been deemed a sustainable catch
The dogfish is a small species of shark that’s being touted as alternative to larger, endangered sharks as a source for shark fin soup.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
In 2011, the B.C. spiny dogfish became the first shark fishery in the world to be certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Skipper Brent Shaw watches as his haul of dogfish are off loaded near Port Hardy. It’s believed fins from dogfish could replace those of sharks, thereby ending the debate over a ban.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Dogfish on ice in the hold boat off the coast of Vancouver Island near Port Hardy.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
The dogfish is a small shark that had long been considered a nuisance in B.C., but a market for its meat has developed in Europe and China.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail