About the consultation
You are invited to provide your views and supporting reasons about:
• the eligibility of Squatina albipunctata (eastern angelshark) for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened species
• the necessary conservation actions for this species.
Responses are welcome from any interested person.
The Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses species to determine their eligibility for inclusion in the list of threatened species under the EPBC Act and provides recommendations to the Minister for the Environment of Australia.
How you can get involved
Read the consultation documents:
If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.
Send your comments
Responses are required to be submitted by COB 19 September 2025.
Email: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au
Please include 'Squatina albipunctata (eastern angelshark)' in the subject field of your email.
Mail:
The Director
Shark and Ray Conservation Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Personal information collection
Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Committee for the purposes outlined above. The department will deal with personal information contained in, or provided concerning, responses in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
