Atlantic Angel Shark

A ray-shaped shark. Head narrowing to distinct neck at base of pectoral fins (Ref. 26938).

Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).

Occurs on the outer continental shelf and the upper slope. Feeds on small bottom fishes, crustaceans and bivalves.

Occurs on the outer continental shelf and the upper slope. Found from shoreline to depths of 1,375 m (Ref. 26938). Benthic burrower; feeds on small bottom fishes, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 27549). Ovoviviparous. Will bite when captured and can inflict nasty lacerations with its trap-like jaws and pointed teeth.

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family