General Description

Body flattened with five gill slits on either side of head partially hidden by front of expanded pectoral fins; grey to grey-brown with a pattern of white spots. Tail with two dorsal fins and a caudal fin at the tip. Up to 1.5 m long (head to tail tip).

Biology

Angel Sharks live on the bottom and feed on small fishes and crustaceans.

Distribution

Southern Australia.

Habitat

Sand or rock areas, between 15 and 230 m deep.

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