Question 1

How many shark attacks have been recorded involving the spotted wobbegong?

Accepted Answer

56 incidents in the Global Shark Attack File mention the spotted wobbegong, of which 0 were fatal (0.0%). Note that witness species identifications are often uncertain, so this is the count of recorded incidents.

Question 2

Where do most spotted wobbegong incidents occur?

Accepted Answer

The countries with the most recorded spotted wobbegong incidents are Australia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea.

Question 3

Is the spotted wobbegong dangerous to humans?

Accepted Answer

The spotted wobbegong is considered relevant to human-shark incidents and has been recorded in the Global Shark Attack File. As with any large shark, encounters in the wild should be avoided.

Question 4

Where does this species data come from?

Accepted Answer

Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed taxonomy and published references. Incident data is sourced from the Global Shark Attack File and joined to species records by name match.

Spotted Wobbegong

Recorded incidents involving the spotted wobbegong

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