The Gulf wobbegong is a bottom-dwelling shark found in shallow coastal waters. It features a broad, flattened body with distinctive dermal lobes around its head. Typically reaching 60-80 inches and weighing up to 150 pounds, it preys on fish and invertebrates. Known for its camouflage and ambush hunting tactics, it is generally solitary and nocturnal. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Gulf wobbegong
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Gulf wobbegong
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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