Fishing for Common angelshark

Squatina squatina

The Angelshark is a flat-bodied fish resembling a ray, with broad pectoral fins and a sandy coloration aiding its camouflage. It inhabits the coastal waters of the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean. Typically measuring 60-80 inches and weighing up to 180 pounds, it preys on fish and invertebrates, ambushing them from the seabed. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

3 ft - 6 ft

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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