Spotted Wobbegong illustration
Species

Spotted Wobbegong

Orectolobus maculatus
Also known as carpet shark
Tier 4Eating6/10medium tackleNear ThreatenedNSWVICQLDSAWA
0 waypoints100–200 cm (max 320 cm) typical

Overview: about spotted wobbegong

Camouflaged carpet shark of east-coast Australian reef and weed bottoms, often hooked by snapper anglers as bycatch. Slow but capable of a sudden nasty bite — handle very carefully. Mostly released.

Biology: Spotted Wobbegong size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Inshore, Reef
Typical size
100–200 cm (max 320 cm)
Weight
10–70 kg
Depth range
0–220 m
Diet
fish, octopus, crustaceans
Global range
Australia

How to target: Spotted Wobbegong angling strategies

Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • bait on reef bottom

Safety & handling

In the same waters
  • powerful bite when handled

Conservation

IUCN: Near Threatened

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