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Refugio on Black Friday

On the reef at Refugio I spotted a horn shark; I haven't seen one of those in years! Also enjoying the day were two octopi, one using the shell of a topsnail for a door; a dozen juvenile Garibaldi; a tiny abalone, about 2 inchss across; and a gazillion tiny Senorita Wrasse. Visibility was over 25 ft and the water was 63F.

Angel Shark

Angel sharks are fairly common again this summer, after being rare for about 5 years. The name presumably comes from their large wings. This one was out on top of the sand, and waited patiently through about 10 shots, before shooting off itself.  I try to stay away from the mouth end, because they might mistake my glove for a tasty fish. Angel sharks are related to Atlantic "monk fish", which sometimes show up on restaurant menus.

Here's a more typical view of an angel shark.  Usually the eyes poke through the sand, and sometimes some of the body and tail. 

Or this.