answersLogoWhite

0

Is the Wobbegong shark the strangest-looking shark in the world?

User Avatar

Dantescifi

Lvl 1
∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Although there is no clear favorite among the most bizarre looking sharks, Wobbegong sharks rank very highly.

User Avatar

Wiki User

 ∙ 10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is the angel shark related to the Wobbegong shark?

shark-related

Does a wobbegong have feathers or fins?

The wobbegong is a species of shark found in Australian waters. Therefore, it has fins.

Does a wobbegong have feathers?

no a wobegong does not have feathers because it is a shark

List of sharks carpet sharks?

There is a carpet shark called a wobbegong, I promise I'm not having a laugh, look up the wobbegong if you don't believe me. From the shark expert girl.

How much does a Wobbegong or carpet shark weigh?

Wobbegong sharks, natve to Australia, have a weight of around 70 kg.

What do the Australians call the tasseled wobbegong?

an ugly shark species,appearing to have growths on its body.

Can a wobbegong hurt you?

Yes - but it generally doesn't. A wobbegong is a type of carpet shark found mostly in temperate and tropical waters around Australia and Indonesia. It is commonly found in areas frequented by divers, and will not harm people unless they interfere with it. Wobbegongs do have very shark teeth, and if disturbed, may grab the intruder with their teeth and not let go. No aggressive, unwarranted wobbegong attacks or related fatalities have been recorded.

How many types of shark are there at Shark Bay?

There are 34 known species of sharks in Shark Bay, which lies off the northwest coast of Western Australia. They are:Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) - Shark Bay has one of the world's largest populations of tiger sharks.Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi)Spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus)Banded wobbegong (Orectolobus halei)Grey carpet shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum)Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)Zebra shark (Stegastoma fasciatum)Whale shark (Rhincodon typus)Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus)White shark (Carcharodon carcharias)Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus)Whiskery shark (Furgaleus macki)Pencil shark (Hypogaleus hyugaensis)Weasel shark (Hemigaleus microstoma)Fossil shark (Hemipristis elongata)Spinner shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna)Nervous shark (Carcharhinus cautus)Whitecheek shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri)Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas)Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus)Sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus)Lemon shark (Negaprion acutidens)Milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus)Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus)Scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran)Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis)Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus)Common blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)Pigeye shark (Carcharhinus amboinensis)Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

What does the tasseled wobbegong eat?

The tasseled wobbegong, a type of carpet shark found in the waters of the western Pacific, primarily feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. Its diet includes crustaceans, such as crabs and shrimp, as well as various bony fish. Utilizing its excellent camouflage, the tasseled wobbegong ambushes prey by lying still on the ocean floor and striking quickly when an unsuspecting animal comes close.

When was Japanese wobbegong created?

Japanese wobbegong was created in 1906.

When was Floral banded wobbegong created?

Floral banded wobbegong was created in 2008.

Are there sharks in Delaware Bay?

Yes. There are several dozen species of sharks in Shark Bay, which is located in northwestern Western Australia. The most common species include:Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) - Shark Bay has one of the world's largest populations of tiger sharks.Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi)Spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus)Banded wobbegong (Orectolobus halei)Grey carpet shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum)Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)Zebra shark (Stegastoma fasciatum)Whale shark (Rhincodon typus)Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus)White shark (Carcharodon carcharias)Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus)Whiskery shark (Furgaleus macki)Pencil shark (Hypogaleus hyugaensis)Weasel shark (Hemigaleus microstoma)Fossil shark (Hemipristis elongata)Spinner shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna)Nervous shark (Carcharhinus cautus)Whitecheek shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri)Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas)Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus)Sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus)Lemon shark (Negaprion acutidens)Milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus)Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus)Scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran)Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) Less common, but still observed in Shark Bay, are:Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis)Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus)Common blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)Pigeye shark (Carcharhinus amboinensis)Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

Trending Questions
Where can you find help to write a hardship letter to the IRS? What do you get when 1.666 is rounded to the thousandths? What is another word for accompanied? How fast does the sound travel in water than in air? Who was Judy on Everybody Loves Raymond? What is the leading digit in 0.0024? What is the gene that causes horses to change colour? When did Tadeusz Nalepa die? Can a intake manifold and other parts be interchanged between a olds 455 and a olds 400? Why do Japanese people make curry? What would cause 4 wheel drive not to work on 94 GMC Jimmy? On piczo how do you change your sites name? What is the characteristic of internal monologue in modernists writing? What kind of financial aid is available for single mothers with no child support? In New Moon what does the design of the wolf packs tattoo mean? Is a diplomat a political job? Who is shevina jayasundara? What useful products do anabolic reactions form? What type is rays does the ozone layer fiter? A word that means money obtained by chance?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.