The Single Species Action Plan for the Angelshark (Squatina squatina) in the Mediterranean Sea is an international conservation plan adopted in 2024 under the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). The plan addresses the conservation of the Critically Endangered Angelshark throughout its Mediterranean range.
The report brings together information about the Angelshark’s biology, distribution, population status, habitat, and major threats. It describes the severe decline of the species and identifies actions needed to reduce fishing-related mortality, protect important habitats, improve research and monitoring, and strengthen cooperation among countries where Angelsharks occur.
This document is a useful resource for researchers, educators, conservationists, students, and anyone interested in Angelshark conservation. It provides both scientific background on the species and a detailed framework for international efforts aimed at helping Angelshark populations recover.
Publisher: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
Document: Single Species Action Plan for the Angelshark (Squatina squatina) in the Mediterranean Sea
Adopted: 2024
Species: Angelshark (Squatina squatina)
Region: Mediterranean Sea
Document Type: Conservation Action Plan
Access: External PDF — hosted by CMS/United Nations