This section provides introductory information on some of the fish species caught by anglers and recorded in fisheries surveys around Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal waters.

Tope (Galeorhinus galeus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of tope (Galeorhinus galeus) in Ireland.

Blue shark (Prionace glauca)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of blue shark (Prionace glauca) in Ireland.

Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in Ireland.

Common skate (Dipturus batis)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of common skate (Dipturus batis) in Ireland.

Thornback ray (Raja clavata)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of thornback ray (Raja clavata) in Ireland.

Blonde ray (Raja brachyura)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of blonde ray (Raja brachyura) in Ireland.

Undulate ray (Raja undulata)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of undulate ray (Raja undulata) in Ireland.

Spotted ray (Raja montagui)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of spotted ray (Raja montagui) in Ireland.

Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) in Ireland.