Angel Shark

Angel shark is a type of marine fish that lives in the Pacific Ocean. It can be found along the coasts of Alaska, California, Mexico, Costa Rica and Chile. There are 15 species of angel shark that differ in size, color and type of habitat. Angel shark prefers warm, tropical waters and it usually inhabits estuaries and bays. It spends majority of time buried in the sand near the coral reefs on the depth of 490 feet. Number of angel sharks dropped significantly in the last couple of decades due to commercial and recreational fishing. These animals are classified as nearly threatened, which means that they may become endangered in the near future. Luckily, commercial fishing is already banned in several North American countries.

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