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Angel shark

Order Squantiniformes
Family Squatinidae

Marine fish with cartilaginous skeleton. The anterior part of the body is flattened and rajiform, with a wide and sooth head, and a short and rounded snout. Wide mouth with small teeth with wide base and triangular tip. Wing-shaped pectoral fins. Back of sandy colour and whitish belly.

Characteristics
FAO code
AGN
Specie
Squatina squatina
Type
Blue fish
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
  • Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
  • Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
International denominations
Germany Meerengel
France Ange de mer commun
Italy Squadro
Portugal Anjo
United Kingdom Angel shark
Japan Korozame
Fishing areas
Fishing arts
Gillnets
Hooks
Trawls

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