These are three species of Angel Sharks ecosystem is located in Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, and all are considered Critically Endangered. Angel Sharks are Important predator int the ocean that it critical to the Food Chain. Angel Sharks are declining due to Commercial and Artisanal fishing, Habitat loss and degradation, Costal Development, Climate Change, and Illegal Fishing and Trade. Angel Sharks are listed as critically endangered on the (IUCN) red list. Angel Sharks are estimated to have only several thousands left with a declining of 98% in population. 

Above is some more information on the conservation of Angel Sharks As you can see this species is critically endangered. The Angel shark (Squatina), Smoothback Angel Shark (Squatina Oculata), and the Sawback Angel Shark (Squatina Aculeata) are three endangered species in the Mediterranean Sea.  Angel Shark Conservation Network (ASCN) was established in 2016 by Angel Shark Project (ULPGC, LIB, ZSL) IUCN  shark specialist group Shark and Subman.  On June 26th is International Angel Shark Day creating awareness to 23 species of angel sharks. This project is funded by :

• Shark Conservation Fund

• CanBio

• Oceanario De Lisboa

• WWF Netherlands

• Disney Conservation Fund

• Ocean Tracking Network

• Nature Networks Fund ( Welsh Government)

• National Lottery Heritage Fund 

• and On the Edge Conservation