Mouth up front. Offshore and in shallow bays in sand or mud bottoms near rocky reefs. Alaska to Baja California and the Gulf of California and from Peru to Chile. Fish or shellfish, especially California Halibut. Prey to Elephant Seals.
Angel sharks are ovoviviparous.
Spawning occurs from March to June. Females produce 1-13 young with a gestation period of 10 months. Possibly live 35 years. Angel sharks are often mistaken for their relatives, the Rays. The lower lobe of the tail is longer than the upper lobe.