Squatina australis
Average Length – 5ft
The Australian Angelshark’s body is broad and flattened, and their posterior part is more muscular which is more typical of other sharks.
They have extensible jaws that can rapidly snap upward to capture their prey.
They have long needle like teeth
They inhabit the coasts of southern and western Australia.
Often found in sandy or muddy seabeds close to rocky reefs.
Often found in sandy or muddy seabeds close to rocky reefs.
Small fish, crustaceans, small invertebrates.
During the day they bury themselves under the sand and wait for prey.
At night they patrol the bottom of the sea floor searching for crustaceans and other invertebrates.
They are not dangerous to humans but because they have sharp teeth they can inflict damage if provoked.
At night they patrol the bottom of the sea floor searching for crustaceans and other invertebrates.
They are not dangerous to humans but because they have sharp teeth they can inflict damage if provoked.
The Australian Angelshark is listed by the IUCN in its Red List of Threatened Species as being of “Least Concern”. This is because the population size is large and appears to be stable.
