Shark in the Bottle with Styrofoam base measuring approximately 6-1/2 inches tall. These are spiny dogfish sharks, Squalus acanthias, and are found in temperate waters worldwide. They are one of the best-known sharks in the world. Spiny dogfish sharks are consumed as human food in Europe, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Venezuela and Chile. These sharks are also used in fertilizer, liver oil and pet food. The water in the bottle is dyed blue to resemble the color of the ocean. Sharks in a Bottle make nice gifts for collectors of oddities or for educational purposes. Includes optional styrofoam base and decal.