Since they are demersal sharks and spend most of their time resting on the sediment, their eyes and spiracles are located dorsally.

[3] Like other benthic sharks, is dark in coloration, brown with many black and white splotches on the dorsal side.

[4] The Taiwan angelshark is classified as Endangered by the IUCN, based on suspected population declines of 50-80% within its limited range.

Its entire range coincides with the extent of Taiwan's main fisheries (including longline and gillnetting).

As the species is slow-maturing and has relatively few offspring, it is thought to be heavily impacted by this constant exploitation.