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an·gel shark
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angel shark, angelfish, Squatina squatina, monkfishnoun
sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do
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angel sharknoun
A member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks with flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins resembling skates or rays. There are approximately 16 known species, which are the only members of their taxonomic genus, family and order. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas.
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angel shark
An angel shark is a type of flat-bodied shark from the family Squatinidae. It resembles a cross between a shark and a ray, typically characterized by its flat body, broad pectoral fins, and two large dorsal fins. Angel sharks are found mostly in shallow, coastal waters and are known for their exceptional camouflage abilities, often lying buried in the sand or mud with only their eyes exposed. They primarily feed on fish, mollusks and crustaceans. Some species are critically endangered due to commercial fishing.
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Angel shark
An angel shark is a shark in the genus Squatina, which are unusual in having flattened bodies and broad pectoral fins that give them a strong resemblance to rays. Twenty-three species are known to exist in the genus, which is the only one in its family, Squatinidae, and order Squatiniformes. They occur worldwide in temperate and tropical seas. Most species inhabit shallow temperate or tropical seas, but one species inhabits deeper water, down to 1,300 metres.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of angel shark in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of angel shark in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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