Angular Angel Shark
Squatina guggenheim
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 4–360 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A flattened, bottom hugging angel shark, the angular angel shark lies buried in sediment from shallow water down to around 360 metres, reaching about 129 centimetres. It ambushes bony fishes, crustaceans and molluscs, bears live young, and heavy fishing has left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Squatiniformes › Squatinidae › Squatina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271669.
FAQ
- How deep does the Angular Angel Shark live?
- The Angular Angel Shark (Squatina guggenheim) is typically found at 4–360 m.
- Is the Angular Angel Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Angular Angel Shark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Angular Angel Shark get?
- The Angular Angel Shark grows to about 1.3 m.