Family

Common name: Wobbegong

Scientific name: Orectolobidae

The Orectolobidae family, commonly known as wobbegongs or carpet sharks, comprises species well-known for their distinctive camouflage patterns that resemble a carpet. These bottom-dwelling sharks are found in shallow, temperate to tropical waters and are notable for their flattened bodies and fringed barbels. While fascinating, they are not suitable for home aquariums due to their large size and complex habitat requirements.

  1. Tasselled Wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon), Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
    Common name: Tasselled Wobbegong
    Scientific name: Eucrossorhinus dasypogon
  2. A Spotted Wobbegong is sleeping under a rock
    Common name: Spotted Wobbegong
    Scientific name: Orectolobus maculatus
  3. Wobbegong shark camouflages with its surroundings while waiting for prey
    Common name: Ornate Wobbegong
    Scientific name: Orectolobus ornatus