scubaseason

Angel Shark

Squatina squatina

Sighting evidence at Punta Gaviota, La Gomera

Sandy pockets between boulders at 15 to 25 m depth serve as daytime resting sites for angel sharks, which are masters of camouflage and easily overlooked. This site is part of the Angel Shark Project monitoring network, and diver sightings submitted via their app directly support Atlantic population research.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Angel Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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