Fishing for Japanese wobbegong

Orectolobus japonicus
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The Japanese wobbegong is a bottom-dwelling shark found in the coastal waters of Japan. It features a flat body with ornate patterns and fringed lobes around its mouth. Typically reaching 39 inches and weighing up to 22 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. This nocturnal predator is known for its ambush hunting strategy. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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