Where it lives: Western Pacific Ocean, off the coasts of Northern Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. What it eats: Fish, crabs, squid, cuttlefish, octopus and other sharks. Why it's awesome: The ...

Otherwise known as "carpet sharks," this species is clearly defined by the unusual fringe along the front of its head and its camouflage pattern. The Tasselled variety is just one of 12 wobbegong ...