Definition of «angel sharks»

"Angel sharks" refers to a type of shark that is named after its flat body and wing-like fins, which make it resemble an angel. They are bottom-dwelling sharks that bury themselves in the sand or mud for camouflage while waiting for prey to come close.

Sentences with «angel sharks»

With ten beautiful main routes we dive here almost every day, and we almost always see something special such as angel sharks, rays, barracudas or even seahorses. (davyjonesdiving.com)
The 409 - million - year - old species, Doliodus problematicus, was a bottom - dwelling predator that resembled a modern angel shark. (discovermagazine.com)
When you explore Gran Canaria's hot - spot of marine life with us, you will be amazed by the diversity and quantity of marine life, and you might encounter anything from sleepy angel sharks and butterfly rays, through bright red glass - eyes and parrotfish or shimmering shoals of roncadors, down to secretive seahorses, beautiful coloured nudibrachs and even the occasional turtle. (davyjonesdiving.com)
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