Where and when to see angel sharks

Flattened, critically endangered sharks that bury themselves in sand. The Canary Islands are their last stronghold, with adults most often seen in winter.

This guide documents sightings in 1 Good Dives region. The most regions are in peak season in November–March.

Colored-pencil illustration: one angelshark (Squatina squatina).

Angel sharks sighting calendar

Calendar months, every year

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Canary IslandsSpainPeakPeakPeak●●●●●PeakPeak

Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely.

Calendars describe animal presence, not weather or site access; check each region’s dive season. For grouped animals, a marked month may apply to only one member of the group. Sightings vary by site and dive.

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