Orectolobus species
Photo: Ben de Groot
What to look for
A patterned, flattened shark lying still on rock or sand, often under a ledge or tucked beside a boulder. Look for the tassel-like flaps around the head: they break up the outline so well that you can be right beside one without seeing it.
Diving with them
Wobbegongs are calm unless disturbed, but they can bite if they’re trodden on, touched or cornered. Watch where you put your hands and fins, especially near ledges, and give them room.
Where to see it
- Shore dive · Cabbage Tree Bay Shelly BeachMax depth 14 m.
- Shore dive · Cabbage Tree Bay Fairy BowerMax depth 10 m.
- Shore dive · La Perouse Bare IslandMax depth 20 m.
- Shore dive · Clovelly Shark PointMax depth 25 m.
- Boat dive · South Maroubra Magic PointMax depth 23 m.
- Boat dive · Collaroy Long Reef (The Apartments)Max depth 25 m.
- Shore dive · Kurnell The MonumentMax depth 12 m.
