Author: Lesueur, 1818
FBname: Atlantic angel shark
Comments: Occurs on the outer continental shelf and the upper slope.  Found from shoreline to depths of 1,375 m (Ref. 26938). Benthic burrower; feeds on small bottom fishes, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 27549).  Ovoviviparous.  Will bite when captured and can inflict nasty lacerations with its trap-like jaws and pointed teeth.