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Sharks & rays

Northern Wobbegong

Orectobolus wardi

Also known as: Benthic Shark, Cobbler Carpet Shark, North Australian Wobbegong, Northern Carpet Shark, Wards Wobbegong

Adult
@fishx6 · Townsville Aquarium, Australia · November 20201 / 1
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Overview

Found singly or in shivers, during the day over shallow intertidal areas, of the continental shelf, commonly resting under piers and on sandy bottoms, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed nocturnally on fish and benthic invertebrates.
Western Central Pacific - Australia

These beautiful sharks are well camouflaged and are considered dangerous especially if they are with their juvenile offspring and have been known to bite!

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

  • Range · Western Central Pacific
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Found singly or in shivers, during the day over shallow intertidal areas, of the continental shelf, commonly resting under piers and on sandy bottoms, of coral and rocky reefs.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classElasmobranchii
    4. orderOrectolobiformes
    5. familyOrectolobidae
    6. genusOrectobolus
    7. speciesOrectobolus wardi

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    More in the family

    Orectolobiformes