description African angelshark Overview
Squatina africana, the African angelshark, is a benthic shark in the family Squatinidae found in the western Indian Ocean. FishBase records it from the continental shelf and upper slope, from nearshore waters to 494 m, and reports a diet of bony fish, squid, and octopus. It is ovoviviparous, with reported litters of about seven to eleven young, and is assessed as Near Threatened in the FishBase-linked IUCN entry. [FishBase species account](https://www.fishbase.se/summary/726)
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What is the African angelshark's scientific name?
The African angelshark is Squatina africana. It belongs to the shark family Squatinidae.
Where does the African angelshark live?
It is found in the western Indian Ocean. FishBase records it from the continental shelf and upper slope, from nearshore water down to about 494 meters.
What does the African angelshark eat?
Its reported diet includes bony fish, squid, and octopus. As a benthic shark, it feeds close to the seafloor.
Is the African angelshark a bottom-dwelling shark?
Yes. Squatina africana is described as benthic, meaning it lives and feeds near the seabed rather than cruising in the open water.
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