Annual report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission of the State of New York

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Title: Annual report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission of the State of New York
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: New York (State). Forest, Fish and Game Commission
Subjects: Forests and forestry Fisheries Game and game-birds
Publisher: (Albany, N.Y. : The Commission)
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library

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ment that it sometimes reaches the length of 4 feet. Ayres says it is the only common shark in Old Mans Harbor and vicinity. Inthe stomach of one he found shrimps, a small crab, and fragments of a sea clam.This shark has been brought alive from Gravesend Bay in August, September andOctober. It is very restless and delicate in captivity, often coming to the surface andtrying to escape. Specimens were obtained in the Atlantic off Southampton, inWigo Inlet, and at Islip, in August and September, 1898. This little shark is not eaten, but is frequently used for its oil and in makingfertilizers. It is a very common fish in the North Atlantic. 4. Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo tigrinus M. & H.). The Tiger Shark, also called Leopard Shark and Spotted Shark, is a commoninhabitant of tropical seas, ranging northward occasionally to Cape Cod and toSan Diego. It grows to the length of 30 feet, and is noted for its ferocity. It arrives in Vineyard Sound, according to Dr. Smith, in August, and remains
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