Somewhat "nurse shark"-like appearance. Very big, broad and flattened head with branched dermal lobes. Big and broad pectoral fins. Two nearly equal-sized dorsal fin with the origin of the first dorsal fin opposite the pelvic fin hindbases. Anal fin origin is well behind the second dorsal fin origin. Spiracles present.
Coloration
Color pattern of narrow dark lines and spots on a light background.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Northern Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea.
Biology
A little-known species of inshore waters. Based on its appearance it may be a sluggish swimmer.
Diet
Feeds on bottom invertebrates and fishes.
Size
Probably not larger than 125 cm. A reported measurement of 366 cm is highly questionable.
Reproduction
Aplacental viviparous (ovoviviparous). Size at birth around 20 cm.
Similar Species
Similar to other wobbegong sharks but this species lacks barbels on the underside of its "chin" (underside of lower jaws).
Vulnerability
Category:Least Concern (LC) Criteria: - Last evaluated:2015 Trend:
Danger to Humans
Harmless. Accidents have happened, due to its camouflaged color.
