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The Pacific angelshark (Squatina californica) is a species of angelshark, family Squatinidae, found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska to the Gulf of California, and from Ecuador to Chile, although those in the Gulf of California and southeastern Pacific may in fact be separate species.
The Pacific angelshark (Squatina californica) is a species of angelshark, family Squatinidae, found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska to the Gulf of California, and from Ecuador to Chile, although those in the Gulf of California and southeastern Pacific may in fact be separate species.
Some species of angel shark are known to be nocturnal, actively swimming well off the bottom after dusk, apparently foraging under cover of darkness. Tagging studies of the Pacific Angel Shark ( Squatina californica ) off Catalina Island, California, reveal that this species is most active at night.
The Pacific angelshark remains motionless (waiting for prey to swim near its mouth) for long periods each day. Returns to the same resting/hunting spot each day. Presumably relocates if prey becomes scarce.
The upper jaw has 9-9 teeth and the lower jaw has 10-10 teeth (Bester 2004). Pacific angel sharks are typically whitish with red, brown, and grey splotches but certain individuals have been recorded as dark brown to black with blotches of black and brown shades (Bester 2004).
Jan 1, 2024 · The Pacific angelshark is dorsoventrally flattened with a terminal mouth at the tip of the snout. The pectoral fins are broad and separated from the head. This characteristic distinguishes angelsharks from the rays, whose pectoral fins are completely attached to the sides of its head.
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Even though bottom-dwelling sharks are usually gentle, picking up what appears to be a ray or a dead angel shark can be dangerous. The shark will probably raise its head and quickly inflict a painful wound with its sharp teeth.
