Monkfish
Monkfish (Squatina squatina)
  Information: Large ugly, squat cartilaginous fish which resemble a cross between a shark and a Skate. Dark Brown in colour. Localised in distribution but common at one time in several bays on the west coast of Ireland i.e. Blacksod Bay, Clew Bay and Tralee Bay. Grows to about 100lbs.
  Specimen Weight: 22.7 kg (50lbs)
     
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