Northern Wobbegong
Orectolobus wardi
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 1–3 m
- Max size: 63 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A flattened, fringed ambush hunter, this wobbegong lies camouflaged on shallow continental shelf bottoms inshore, taking fish and bottom invertebrates. It reaches about 60 cm and, like all wobbegongs, carries formidable teeth that can deliver a serious bite to careless hands.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Orectolobiformes › Orectolobidae › Orectolobus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281933.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Wobbegong live?
- The Northern Wobbegong (Orectolobus wardi) is typically found at 1–3 m.
- Is the Northern Wobbegong dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Wobbegong can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Northern Wobbegong get?
- The Northern Wobbegong grows to about 63 cm.