Mustelus, also known as the smooth-hounds, is a genus of sharks in the family Triakidae.

The name of the genus comes from the Latin word mustela, meaning weasel.

[2] It should not be confused with the genus name Mustela, which is used for weasels.

A smooth-hound can grow to 159 cm (5 ft. 3 in.)

long and weigh more than 13 kg (29 lb).