Chien Nain

Obscure dark saddle blotches at first and second dorsal bases, and two bands on the tail; dorsal fins and caudal tip without black terminal marking (Ref. 244).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 0

A little-known bottom-dwelling shark found on continental slopes (Ref. 244). One of the smallest sharks (Ref. 244).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family