Squatina africana in South Africa
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance subsistence fisheries Ref. van der Elst, R., 1993
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations no regulations Ref. van der Elst, R., 1993
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Ranges from Natal to Port Alfred, possibly off Mossel Bay (Ref. 5578). Common off Natal, rare elsewhere (Ref. 5578). Commonly taken by trawlers and surf anglers, and often caught in Natal shark nets (Ref. 5578). Also Ref. 6588, 12484, 128961.

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Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/sf.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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