Wobbegongs are a family of benthic, carpet-patterned sharks that spend their days motionless on reefs and ambush small fish at night. Their spotted, fringed appearance makes them look more like a piece of reef than a shark. They are generally docile but bites do happen when divers accidentally place a hand on one, so look before you grip anything on the bottom.
The year at a glance
Global aggregated reliability — at any given month, how reliably can you find this species somewhere in the world?
Jan 3
Feb 3
Mar 3
Apr 3
May 3
Jun 3
Jul 3
Aug 3
Sep 3
Oct 3
Nov 3
Dec 3
Score 1–5 · global aggregated reliability Rare
Moderate
Reliable
Where to see them in April
Sorted by April reliability and species status.
- 01
4/5 - 02
4/5
Full season breakdown
Peak Present Rare
Destination
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Notes
Resident, reliable year-round on shallow reefs
Resident on shallow reefs, not common
Rare / occasional