wobbegong

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The world's largest fish tank welcomed 12 new spotted wobbegong shark babies -- called pups

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  1. A New South Wales aboriginal name for a species of shark, Orectolobus barbatus, of the family Hemiscylliidæ: also known as the carpet-shark, from the beautifully mottled skin. E. E. Morris, Austral English.

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  • The world's largest fish tank welcomed 12 new spotted wobbegong shark babies -- called pups —  Latest Articles
  • Spotted wobbegong sharks, which are native to coastal Australia, are motionless during the hunt and use their sandy color to blend in with the ocean floor and catch their food unaware. —  Latest Articles
  • Spotted wobbegong sharks eat smelt, shrimp and clams. —  Latest Articles
  • The spotted wobbegong pups are the third shark species born at the aquarium since its opening, following the birth of zebra and bonnethead sharks. —  Latest Articles
  • The new wobbegong pups average about 2.6 ounces at birth and are 8.3 inches long. —  Latest Articles
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