Australian Angel Shark
Squatina australis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameSquatina australis
Other namesAngel Shark, Monkfish
SizeUp to 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
WeightUp to 35 kg (77 lb)
FamilyAngelshark / Squatinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst sandy & seagrass areas often near rocky reefs
Depth Range0 - 130 m (426 ft)
