Common Angelshark 5-Year Review

Under section 4(c)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), we are required to conduct a review of all listed species at least once every 5 years to assess whether the current listing status remains accurate. In 2016, NOAA Fisheries listed the common angelshark (Squatina squatina) as endangered under the ESA. In 2021, we initiated the 5-year review, which was conducted by the NMFS Office of Protected Resources. The 5-year review is based on the best available data through August 2023. We concluded that no change to the listing status of the common angelshark is warranted at this time.