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Bookmark or Share- Angel shark | Habitat, Diet, & Size | Britannicaangel shark, (genus Squatina), any of at least 22 species of sharks that constitute a single genus (family Squatinidae, order Squatiniformes) characterized by flattened heads and bodies, with winglike pectoral and pelvic fins that make them resemble rays.
- Squatina squatina - WikipediaSquatina squatina, the angelshark or monkfish, is a species of shark in the family Squatinidae (known generally also as angel sharks), that were once widespread in the coastal waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
- Angelshark - WikipediaThe angel shark has unique features that differentiates them from other sharks. They are considered as smaller sized sharks because they grow up to only 7 feet (2.1 m) and can weigh around 77 pounds (35 kg), as opposed to the whale shark that can measure up to 32 feet (9.8 m) and weigh 20,000 pounds (9,100 kg).
- Angel shark Squatina squatina - Shark Research InstituteFacts about the Angel shark - Squatina squatina from the Shark Research Institute (SRI). SRI conducts and sponsors rigorous, peer-reviewed field research about sharks and uses science-based information to educate and advocate for shark conservation policies and protections by the world’s governing bodies, including CITES.
- Angelshark | WWF - WWF AdriaAngel sharks are one of the most threatened shark and ray families on our planet. These large, flat-bodied sharks are particularly susceptible to fishing and habitat loss due to their preference for coastal waters and elements of their life history, such as slow growth rates and low fecundity.
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