School Shark
Galeorhinus galeus
A firm, white, boneless flesh fish.
School Shark is also commonly known as Flake.
Found among New Zealand's coastal waters, particularly in the North Island at depths of up to 200 metres.
School Sharks are more abundant inshore during spring and summer.
Key Information
Family
School Shark belong to the Triakidae family (Smooth Dogfish).
Physical attributes
They are a pale brownish-grey above and white below with a slender body, flat snout and a broad tip to its upper tail lobe.
School Shark has a firm, white flesh.
Sustainability
School Shark is managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries using the New Zealand Quota Management System (QMS). Regular stock assessments are conducted to estimate fishery stock size and numbers. Scientific studies are also used. From these, scientists can estimate future stock sizes and catch limits.
Geographical location
Found among New Zealand's coastal waters, particularly in the North Island at depths of up to 200 metres.
Market Names
- New Zealand: School Shark, Greyboy, Greyshark, Tope, Flake
- Commonwealth of Independent States: Supovaya akula
- The Netherlands: Ruwe Haai
- UK/USA: Tope Shark
- France: Milandre, Requin-Ha
- Germany:Hundshai
- Japan: Eirakubuka, Mejirozame
- Spain: Cazón, Tollo
- Korea: Gi rum sang eo
Locations Caught
Profile
Average weight
5-15 kg
Average length
1.4-1.8 m
TACC i
3,213 tonne
Talley's catch
500-1000 tonne
Nutritional information
Average quantity per 100g
Energy
395 kJ
Protein
21.0 g
Fat, total
1.0 g
Carbohydrate
0.3 g
Seasonal availability
Flavour and cooking
School shark has a firm, white flesh that is boneless. It is suitable for most cooking methods including fried, poached, grilled, barbecued and baked.
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