Wobbygong Collection

Picture No. 10767831
Tasselled Wobbygong - A very broad bodied shark with many tassel like dermal lobes around its mouth. Good camouflage (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) Date:

Wobbygong Shark - New South Wales, Australia
VT-597 Banded Wobbygong / Carpet SHARK New South Wales, Australia Orectolobus ornatus Distribution: Western Pacific ocean. Northern Australia, Paupa New Guinea and southern coasts of Japan

Tasselled Wobbygong - Raja Ampat - Indonesia
VT-9005 Tasselled Wobbygong Raja Ampat - Indonesia Eucrossorhinus dasypogon Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Eye of Wobbegong Shark- reef associated shark, marine, Australian and central Pacific waters
PM-10290 Eye of Wobbegong Shark Australian and central Pacific waters Orectolobus wardi Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tasseled Wobbygong Shark - Only found in the tropics this shark like it's southern cousins is a bottom dweller
VT-8562 Tasseled Wobbygong Shark - Only found in the tropics this shark like it's southern cousins is a bottom dweller relying on camouflage to catch its prey

Spotted Wobbygong - This beautiful shark once hunted for its skin is now targeted for its flesh
VT-8561 Spotted Wobbygong - This beautiful shark once hunted for its skin is now targeted for its flesh and without protection could disappear from the NSW coast NSW

Port Jackson Shark and Wobbygong (Orectolobus ornatus)- These 2 sharks, are normally not very friendly
VT-8560 Port Jackson Shark and Wobbygong (Orectolobus ornatus) - These 2 sharks, are normally not very friendly. Wobbygongs often eat Port Jacksons but here they are not only sharing the same cave

Northern Wobbygong - Found in sub tropical waters. Like other Wobbygong species, it lays about, waiting
VT-8541 Northern Wobbygong - Found in sub tropical waters Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef. Australia Orectolobus wardi Like other Wobbygong species, it lies about, camouflaged, waiting for prey

Spotted Wobbygong - Also called a Carpet shark because of the skin pattern. Mouth is well camouflaged
VT-8539 Spotted Wobbygong - Also called a Carpet shark because of the skin pattern Seal Rocks, New South Wales. Australia Orectolobus maculatus Mouth is well camouflaged

Ornate Wobbygong Shark - Normally found laying on sea floor, camouflaged, waiting for prey to come close
VT-8538 Ornate Wobbygong Shark - under rock Seal Rocks, New South Wales. Australia Orectolobus ornatus Is normally found lying on the sea floor, camouflaged, waiting for prey to come close

Port Jackson / Horned Shark and a Wobbygong Shark (Orectolobus maculatus) - Resting together in a cave Seal Rocks
VT-8518 Port Jackson / Horned Shark and a Wobbygong Shark (Orectolobus maculatus) - Resting together in a cave Seal Rocks, New South Wales

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The wobbygong, a fascinating species of shark found in various locations across Australia and Indonesia, is known for its unique characteristics and behaviors. Picture No. 10767831 showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Wobbygong Shark in New South Wales, Australia. One type of the Tasselled Wobbygong, which can be found in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Another variation is the Eye of Wobbegong Shark, commonly seen in Australian and central Pacific waters. These reef-associated sharks are true marvels of marine life. The Tasseled Wobbygong Shark is exclusively found in tropical regions and shares similarities with its southern cousins as a bottom-dweller relying on camouflage to capture prey. The Great Barrier Reef serves as their habitat where they blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Sadly, the Spotted Wobbygong has faced threats due to hunting for its skin but now faces danger from being targeted for its flesh along the NSW coast in Australia. Without proper protection measures, this beautiful shark could disappear from these waters entirely. In an unexpected twist, Port Jackson Sharks and they are often not friendly towards each other; however, there have been instances where they share caves and nestle together at Seal Rocks in NSW. Another intriguing sight is that of a Spotted Wobygong alongside a Port Jackson shark at Seal Rocks too. Despite their differences, these two species do not compete for food resources. Moving northwards to sub-tropical waters lies the Northern Wobbygong - another member of this remarkable family. Like other wobbegongs, it patiently waits for prey while blending into its surroundings near Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Often referred to as Carpet sharks due to their distinct skin patterns resembling carpets or rugs; Spotted Wobbegongs possess well-camouflaged mouths making them even more elusive off Seal Rocks in New South Wales.