Meet Tasselled Wobbegong Shark Look Like A Carpet

Wobbegongs have been known to attack people without provocation on multiple occasions, and the tasselled wobbegong has a reputation for being even more violent than similar species. It even attacks and generally kills the indigenous of Papua New Guinea, according to Australian researcher Gilbert Whitley in 1940. While it's uncertain whether Whitley's story was true, this species is undoubtedly capable of inflicting serious injuries on people. The tasselled wobbegong, on the other hand, is a popular ecotourism destination, and many divers have approached it without issue. However, because of this shark's enigmatic look and weak vision, people should exercise extreme caution to avoid disturbing it or leading it to mistake a hand or foot for prey.