The angel shark has unique features that differentiates them from other sharks. They are considered as smaller … See more

Morphological identification in the field can be difficult due to discontinuity and similarity of species. In this specific circumstance, the sharks' place within the genus Squatina comprises three species in the souther… See more

Angel sharks inhabit temperate and tropical marine environments. They are generally found in shallow waters at depths from 3–100 metres (9.8–328.1 ft) off coasts. They are known to bury themselves in sandy or m… See more

Although this shark is a bottom-dweller and appears harmless, it can inflict painful lacerations if provoked, due to its powerful jaws and sharp teeth. It may bite if a diver approaches the head or grabs the tail.
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Prior to the late 1980s, the Pacific angel shark was considered a "munk fish". It was a byproduct of commercial gillnetting, with no commercial appeal and was used only for crab bait. In 1977, Michael Wagner, a fish proces… See more

Once considered abundant in the Atlantic Ocean, the angel shark (Squatina squatina) was classified as "Critically Endangered" in 2010, and recent studies from the IUCN in 2019 reaffirm their CR status. Angel sharks are highly s… See more