starspotted smooth-hound; Mustelus manazo
A species of hound shark found in the northwest Pacific. In everyday contexts, usually referred to by the katakana name ホシザメ.
I saw a starspotted smooth-hound at the aquarium.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name ホシザメ (星鮫) literally means 'star shark', likely from the star-like spots on its body. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.