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Definition of angelshark

angelshark

/ˈeɪn.dʒəlˌʃɑːrk/
an · gel · shark
Plural:angelsharks
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angelshark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various flattened, bottom-dwelling sharks of the genus Squatina, found in temperate and tropical coastal waters worldwide, characterized by broad pectoral fins that give them a ray-like appearance.

Example

"The perfectly camouflaged angelshark lies buried in the sandy ocean floor, waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey."

• Nearby Words

angelfish
angelica
angelonia
angelshark
anglerfish
angola
anguid

Word Origin & Etymology

From the English words 'angel' and 'shark', so named because the fish's unusually broad, flat pectoral fins resembling the wings of an angel.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angelshark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angelshark
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