Angel Shark
Scientific Name: Squatina squatina
How to spot an Angel Shark:
Fun Fact!
There are 21 different species within the angel fish genus. Wow!
How to spot an Angel Shark:
- extremely flat body (similar to a ray)
- large and wide pectoral fins
- has eyes and spiracles on top of its head
- has five pairs of gills
- usually reach two feet (some species go up to five feet) in length
- usually weigh about 60 pounds
- females are slightly larger than males
Fun Fact!
There are 21 different species within the angel fish genus. Wow!