Where Does Angelshark Live?

Angelshark lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Angelshark

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters to continental shelves, ranging from 1 to 150 meters, though some species can be found deeper (e.g., up to 500 meters for some deepwater species).

Environment

Benthic, preferring soft substrates such as sand, mud, or gravel, where they can bury themselves for camouflage. Often found near rocky reefs or seagrass beds which provide shelter and prey.

Geographic range

Globally distributed in temperate and tropical waters, including the Atlantic Ocean (e.g., Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Canary Islands), Pacific Ocean (e.g., Japan, Australia, California), and Indian Ocean. Specific distribution varies greatly by species within the genus Squatina.

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