What shark order contains the angel sharks?

The shark order that contains the angel sharks is Squatiniformes.

Angel sharks belong to the family Squatinidae and the living genus Squatina. Their flattened bodies, broad pectoral fins, and ray-like appearance can make them seem unrelated to typical sharks, but their anatomy and evolutionary history place them firmly among elasmobranchs. Squatiniformes contains only one living genus, although several fossil genera are known.

These sharks are ambush predators that usually rest motionless on sandy or muddy seabeds. Their camouflage helps them conceal themselves before rapidly extending their jaws to seize fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Some species live in shallow coastal water, while others occur as deep as about 1,300 metres.

A common mix-up is confusing the order with Squaliformes, the order containing dogfish and related deep-water sharks. Heterodontiformes contains bullhead sharks, while Lamniformes includes sharks such as great whites and basking sharks. The order’s fossil history reaches back to the Late Jurassic, roughly 160 million years ago.