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Squatina californica
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Habitat: Cold to warm-temperate waters; on the continental shelf, usually at depths of 10 to 328 feet. They are often found buried in mud or sand, with only the upper parts visible.
Size: To about 5 feet
Note: The Pacific angel shark is also known as the “monkfish” because the shape of its head resembles the hood on a monk’s cloak.
Pacific angel sharks look a lot like rays though they have their gill slits on the sides of their heads rather than underneath like rays. (Source: MarineBio)