Species guide
How to catch Sawback angelshark
Squatina aculeata
saltwaterSquatinidae
The sawback angelshark is a bottom-dwelling shark known for its flattened body and camouflage. It inhabits sandy or muddy sea floors, where it ambushes prey. This species grows up to nearly 2 meters long and can weigh around 40 kilograms.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, dwelling on sandy or muddy bottoms from shallow coastal waters down to 500 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 188 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- other bottom-dwelling animals
Best baits
- cut fish
- shrimp
- crustaceans
Best lures
- soft plastic baits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- using bait on the sea floor
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