Species
Spotted Wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
Also known as carpet shark
Tier 4Eating6/10medium tackleNear ThreatenedNSWVICQLDSAWA
0 waypoints~100–200 cm typical
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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
Best season: when to catch spotted wobbegong in Australia
No seasonal pattern for spotted wobbegong yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: spotted wobbegong fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for spotted wobbegong yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.