The tasselled wobbegong is not a particularly large shark and reaches maximum lengths of approximately four feet (1.25 m). Though it is not an aggressive species, individuals have been known to bite people who accidentally get too close (or purposefully tease it), most certainly as a means of self-defense.
The tasselled wobbegong is not fished throughout most of its range, but local populations may be reduced from targeted and accidental fishing. Reef scientists consider habitat loss to be more of a concern to this species than fishing, but current populations are thought to generally be stable.
The tasselled wobbegong is not a particularly large shark and reaches maximum lengths of approximately four feet (1.25 m). Though it is not an aggressive species, individuals have been known to bite people who accidentally get too close (or purposefully tease it), most certainly as a means of self-defense.
The tasselled wobbegong is not fished throughout most of its range, but local populations may be reduced from targeted and accidental fishing. Reef scientists consider habitat loss to be more of a concern to this species than fishing, but current populations are thought to generally be stable.