Australian Angelshark
Squatina australis
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 15–256 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
It lies flat and half buried on the seabed, a broad winged shark that ambushes passing fish and crustaceans rather than chasing them down. This angelshark lives on the Australian shelf and upper slope, mostly from close inshore to about 130 metres, and pups are born live.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Squatiniformes › Squatinidae › Squatina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271666.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Angelshark live?
- The Australian Angelshark (Squatina australis) is typically found at 15–256 m.
- Is the Australian Angelshark dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Angelshark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Australian Angelshark get?
- The Australian Angelshark grows to about 1.5 m.