Spotted Wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Orectolobus maculatus
Other names
Carpet Shark, Common Carpet Shark, Common Catshark, Tassel Shark, Wobbegong
Size
Up to 3.2 m (10.4 ft)
Weight
Over 70 kg (154 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, bays & harbours amongst seagrass beds, sandy bottoms, coral & rocky reefs covered in algae
Depth Range
0 - 218 m (715 ft)
