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- Pacific angelsharks are found in cold to warm-temperate waters from the southeastern corner of Alaska to the Gulf of California, including the entire Baja peninsula, and are most common off central and southern California. It may also occur from Ecuador to the southern tip of Chile (see taxonomic uncertainty above).
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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.
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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.
Pacific angelsharks have been commonly spotted from the southeastern corner of Alaska to the Gulf of California, encompassing the whole Baja peninsula. There have also been sightings along Ecuador all the way to the southern tip of Chile.
- Squatiniformes
Pacific angel sharks live on soft bottoms near rocky reefs and kelp forests. Their color patterns and flat bodies allow them to blend in very well with the seafloor, and they are able to pump water over their gills, allowing them to remain perfectly still.
On view at the Aquarium in Monterey Bay Habitats. Meet the Pacific angel shark. At first glance, this shark looks like its cousins — rays and skates — with its flattened body and large pectoral fins.
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The Pacific angelshark is quite common at various sandy areas adjacent to reefs or kelp forests in Southern California. At the West end of Santa Cruz Island they are very abundant. They are fairly abundant throughout the Northern Channel Islands.
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