The Pacific Angelshark
The pacific angelshark has a flat body that looks kind of like a stingray’s body. Pacific angelsharks are bottom dwellers and they burry themselves in shallow water so just their two eyes and part of their head are visible. The pacific angelshark’s skin is a lighter tan that darkens with age, and they have a couple larger spots on their backs that are usually lighter then their skin color. The pacific angelshark is also able to blend in with rocks, and getting itself out of predator’s sight. The pacific angelshark gets its name because of its physical appearance, with wing like fins and a blunt snout, the angel shark resembles an angel. The pacific angelshark’s jaw is like a trap, and it’s full of small razor-like teeth.
Life span:
Pacific angelsharks will live to me 10 years of age, but some times they’ll make it to 13 years of age.
Habitat:
Living in oceans located in the southern hemisphere, the angelshark will swim along the ocean floor anywhere from 10 to 4,100 feet in depth. The pacific angelshark is found in the Pacific Ocean where it will stay in the warm waters.
Built for speed or not?
Pacific angelsharks are not what you would call, the fastest swimmer. Much like rays, the pacific angelshark glides along the bottom of the ocean, but can give quick burst of speed when need be. A pacific angelshark’s prey can swim faster then the shark itself.
Food:
The pacific angelshark eats a variety of fish and other marine animals found in the ocean. The pacific angelshark’s diet includes, crab, lobster, a variety of fish, and shrimp. Since the pacific angelshark’s prey can swim faster, the shark buries itself in the sand and waits for its prey to swim past. The shark will launch itself out from under the sand, and snatch its prey from the salty waters. The shark will finish its prey and then resume position to catch more food.
Size:
The pacific angelfish only reaches a maximum length of 5 feet. Its fin span can reach to be 2 or 3 feet in length.
Reproduction:
The female pacific angelshark gives live birth to her pups, babies. Her litter is usually between 4 and 13 pups. The pups will begin by eating small crustaceans found in rocks and on the ocean floor. When a pup is first born, it’s only about 12 inches in length, but they grow fast.
