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Angel Sharks, of the genus Squatina, encompass several species of flat-bodied, floor-dwelling sharks. They are ambush predators with a strong sense of sight.

Angel Shark - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Angel sharks are sharks in the genus Squatina, which are unusual in having flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins that give them a strong resemblance to rays.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_shark
Angel Shark - Fish Genus - Britannica

Angel sharkÂ (genusÂ Squatina),Â any of about 15 species of sharks that constitute a single genus (family Squatinidae, order Squatiniformes) characterized by flattened heads and bodies, with winglike pectoral and pelvic fins that make them resemble rays.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/angel-shark-fish-genus
ADW: Angel Shark - Squatina californica

The Pacific angel shark is a dorsoventrally flattened ray-like shark, with broad, wing-like pectoral fins (which are separated from the head by deep notches) and slightly smaller, wing-like pelvic fins.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Squatina_californica/
Angel Shark - Squatina squatina - ARKive

Learn more about the Angel shark - with amazing Angel shark videos, photos and facts on ARKive.
http://www.arkive.org/angel-shark/squatina-squatina/
Pacific Angelshark (Squatina californica) - Encyclopedia of Life

Descriptions and articles about the Pacific Angelshark, scientifically known as Squatina californica in the Encyclopedia of Life.
http://eol.org/pages/206814/details
Squatina squatina (Angelshark, Angel Shark)

Population information on the angel shark from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39332/0
Common Angel Shark - Squatina squatina - Elasmodiver

Common angelshark information and images of Squatina squatina.
http://www.elasmodiver.com/CommonAngelShark.htm
Angel Shark Habitat and Hunting - HowStuffWorks

Angel shark habitat ranges all over the world, with the exception of the Indian Ocean. Find out if an angel shark habitat is located near you.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/angel-shark2.htm
Pacific Angel Shark - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Animal facts about the Pacific angel shark including its natural history and conservation.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/fishes/pacific-angel-shark
FLMNH Ichthyology Department: Pacific Angelshark

Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department. This page contains educational sections about the biology, ecology and conservation of the Pacific Angelshark.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/squatina-californica
Three Angel Shark Species Proposed for Protection - Extinction Countdown - Scientific American Blog Network

Commercial fishing has nearly wiped out many of these interesting shark species. Learn about propositions to protect the angel shark.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/angel-sharks/

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Angel Shark - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Angel sharks are sharks in the genus Squatina, which are unusual in having flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins that give them a strong resemblance to rays.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_shark
Angel Shark - Fish Genus - Britannica

Angel sharkÂ (genusÂ Squatina),Â any of about 15 species of sharks that constitute a single genus (family Squatinidae, order Squatiniformes) characterized by flattened heads and bodies, with winglike pectoral and pelvic fins that make them resemble rays.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/angel-shark-fish-genus
ADW: Angel Shark - Squatina californica

The Pacific angel shark is a dorsoventrally flattened ray-like shark, with broad, wing-like pectoral fins (which are separated from the head by deep notches) and slightly smaller, wing-like pelvic fins.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Squatina_californica/
Angel Shark - Squatina squatina - ARKive

Learn more about the Angel shark - with amazing Angel shark videos, photos and facts on ARKive.
http://www.arkive.org/angel-shark/squatina-squatina/
Pacific Angelshark (Squatina californica) - Encyclopedia of Life

Descriptions and articles about the Pacific Angelshark, scientifically known as Squatina californica in the Encyclopedia of Life.
http://eol.org/pages/206814/details
Squatina squatina (Angelshark, Angel Shark)

Population information on the angel shark from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39332/0
Common Angel Shark - Squatina squatina - Elasmodiver

Common angelshark information and images of Squatina squatina.
http://www.elasmodiver.com/CommonAngelShark.htm
Angel Shark Habitat and Hunting - HowStuffWorks

Angel shark habitat ranges all over the world, with the exception of the Indian Ocean. Find out if an angel shark habitat is located near you.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/angel-shark2.htm
Pacific Angel Shark - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Animal facts about the Pacific angel shark including its natural history and conservation.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/fishes/pacific-angel-shark
FLMNH Ichthyology Department: Pacific Angelshark

Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department. This page contains educational sections about the biology, ecology and conservation of the Pacific Angelshark.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/squatina-californica
Three Angel Shark Species Proposed for Protection - Extinction Countdown - Scientific American Blog Network

Commercial fishing has nearly wiped out many of these interesting shark species. Learn about propositions to protect the angel shark.
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/angel-sharks/

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Angel Shark

Angel Sharks, of the genus Squatina, encompass several species of flat-bodied, floor-dwelling sharks. They are ambush predators with a strong sense of sight.

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