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Orectolobiformes Collection

Orectolobiformes, also known as carpet sharks or wobbegongs, are a fascinating group of sharks found in various parts of the world

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Close up portrait of the face of a Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum

Close up portrait of the face of a Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water. Its barbels are clearly visible on its top lip. South Bimini, Bahamas

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat

An endemic epaulette shark swims across the seafloor of Raja Ampat
An endemic epaulette shark swims across the rubble seafloor of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This small shark spends most of its time on the bottom of reef environments

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island

Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) portrait, resting on the sand in shallow water

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) portrait, resting on the sand in shallow water. Its barbels are clearly visible on its top lip. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark

Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark
Remoras (Remora sp.) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swims in open water. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m

Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m
Remoras (Remora sp.) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swims in open water. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) group, individuals circling each other at dusk

Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) group, individuals circling each other at dusk. Vavuu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Zebra / Leopard shark (Stegostoma varium) swimming away from the bottom, New Caledonia

Zebra / Leopard shark (Stegostoma varium) swimming away from the bottom, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) close to the camera with a golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) close to the camera with a golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon speciosus) and outline of another whale shark behind, in the plankton-rich green waters of La Paz bay

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) over seagrass at night. White spiracle behind eye is visible

Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) over seagrass at night. White spiracle behind eye is visible. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with shoal of anchovies staying near to avoid predation

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with shoal of anchovies staying near to avoid predation. Los Roques, Venezuela. Caribbean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mouth open filter feeding at the surface, Quintana Roo

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mouth open filter feeding at the surface, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico, Caribbean Sea

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: RF - Split level photo of a Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding at the surface

RF - Split level photo of a Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding at the surface. Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges

Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria) Blue Magic, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Two Tawny nurse sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) on seabed at dusk, Vavuu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Two Tawny nurse sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) on seabed at dusk, Vavuu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water with barbels clearly

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water with barbels clearly visible on top lip, head portrait, The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, South Bimini, Bahamas

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), an endangered species, feeding on zooplankton in nutrient-rich

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), an endangered species, feeding on zooplankton in nutrient-rich murky water, being followed by a school of Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), Adang-Rawi Archipelago, Satun

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) resting in a small cave during the day

Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) resting in a small cave during the day, Mu Koh Similan National Park, Andaman Sea, Phang-nga, Thailand

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding close to fishermens boats in the early morning, Triton Bay

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding close to fishermens boats in the early morning, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) swimming below surface at sunset

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) swimming below surface at sunset. South Bimini Island, Bahamas

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Banded wobbegong shark (Orectolobus halei) resting on reef

Banded wobbegong shark (Orectolobus halei) resting on reef, Bullseye fish (Pempherididae) shoal in background. South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) cruising along the edge of an underwater drop off

Leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) cruising along the edge of an underwater drop off, Philippines

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Large Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming over a reef

Large Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming over a reef. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Zebra / leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) swimming over the reef, Vaavu atoll

Zebra / leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) swimming over the reef, Vaavu atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) three in a courtship dance at sunrise in a

Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) three in a courtship dance at sunrise in a mangrove area near Eleuthera, Bahamas

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) front view portrait, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) front view portrait, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) near surface, viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) near surface, viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) throwing up sand as it hunts in the sandy seabed

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) throwing up sand as it hunts in the sandy seabed, South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whaleshark (Rhincodon typus) swimming and filtering fish eggs from the water

Whaleshark (Rhincodon typus) swimming and filtering fish eggs from the water. A behaviour known as ram-feeding. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Portrait of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) at the surface. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo

Portrait of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) at the surface. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mouth open feeding at the surface, Isla Mujeres

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mouth open feeding at the surface, Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: RF - Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) pair swimming over sand in shallow water

RF - Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) pair swimming over sand in shallow water. White spiracle behind eye is visible. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) Galapagos Islands. Darwin Island and Arch, Galapagos

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) Galapagos Islands. Darwin Island and Arch, Galapagos

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) bottle feeding, by floating stationary

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) bottle feeding, by floating stationary, upright in the water and gulping in food, in the plankton rich, green waters of La Paz bay. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, low angle view

Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, low angle view

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks

Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia

Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: A nurse shark rests on the seafloor of Turneffe Atoll

A nurse shark rests on the seafloor of Turneffe Atoll, off the coast of Belize. These large but harmless sharks feed on lobsters, crabs, and small fish

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Scuba diver and whale shark, Papua, Indonesia

Scuba diver and whale shark, Papua, Indonesia
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) gather under fishing platforms to feed from fishermens nets, Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sunrays cutting through the water

Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sunrays cutting through the water
Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sharp sunrays cutting through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOrectolobiformes Collection: A large whale shark siphoning water from under a bagan in Indonesia

A large whale shark siphoning water from under a bagan in Indonesia
A large whale shark under a bagan, siphoning water from the surface, with sunrays shining in the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia



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Orectolobiformes, also known as carpet sharks or wobbegongs, are a fascinating group of sharks found in various parts of the world. In Raja Ampat, an endemic epaulette shark gracefully glides across the vibrant seafloor, showcasing its unique patterns and colors. In Citrus Ridge on Yanggefo Island, a tasseled wobbegong shark captures our attention with its wide-open mouth in a yawn. Its intricate markings blend seamlessly with the surrounding coral reef, providing excellent camouflage. At Shark Ray Alley, a nurse shark peacefully coexists with horse-eye jacks. This harmonious scene highlights the diversity and interconnectedness of marine life. Cenderawasih Bay in West Papua offers breathtaking encounters with whale sharks. From above the water's surface, we witness these gentle giants effortlessly swimming through crystal-clear waters. Their immense size is awe-inspiring yet strangely graceful. Another nurse shark takes center stage as it rests on sandy shallows. Its calm demeanor allows us to appreciate its distinctive features up close. Remoras hitchhike on the tail of a massive female whale shark measuring between 13-15 meters long. These small fish take advantage of their host's movement and protection while enjoying an unconventional mode of transportation. As dusk settles in, a mesmerizing sight unfolds: a group of tawny nurse sharks circling each other in perfect synchronization. The fading light adds an air of mystery to this captivating display. A close-up portrait reveals the intricate details on the face of another nurse shark—an intimate glimpse into its world beneath the waves. In New Caledonia, a zebra/leopard shark elegantly swims away from the ocean floor—a true embodiment of grace and beauty within this species' distinct patterned skin. Once again at Cenderawasih Bay, we encounter another magnificent moment where a whale shark shares its space with golden trevally fish. This symbiotic relationship showcases the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems.