Author: (De Vis, 1883)
FBname: Ornate wobbegong
Remark: To be split.  The subspecies <i>O. o. halei</i> is a valid species according to Huveneers 2006 (Ref. 58832).
Comments: A common bottom shark of  inshore continental waters, on algal-covered rocky areas and coral reefs (Ref. 247).  Nocturnal, resting on the bottom during the day and prowling on its reef habitat at night (Ref. 247).  Presumably feeding on bottom invertebrates and fishes but diet unrecorded (Ref. 13577).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Attacks waders and fishers in tide pools (Ref. 247).  Interest to fisheries limited; its skin very tough and attractively patterned and utilized for leather (Ref. 13577).