Wobbegong Shark

About Wobbegong Shark

Wobbegong sharks, also known as carpet sharks, are masters of camouflage. Their flattened bodies and ornate skin patterns allow them to blend perfectly with the reef, waiting to ambush unsuspecting prey.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Rocky reefs, coral reefs, and sandy bottoms in Indo-Pacific, particularly Australia and Indonesia
• Diet: Fish, octopus, crustaceans, and other sharks (ambush predator)
• Best season: Year-round in Raja Ampat, October-April for best visibility

Fun Facts

Their name comes from an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'shaggy beard',They use their fringed appendages to lure prey within striking distance,Wobbegongs can walk on their pectoral fins across the reef,Some species have been known to bite divers who accidentally touch them

Diving Tips

Look carefully on reef ledges, under tables corals, and in swim-throughs. Their camouflage is extraordinarily good. Never place hands under reef ledges without looking first.