Carpet sharks have five gill slits, two spineless dorsal fins, and a small mouth that does not extend past the eyes.

It is the largest species of fish, but despite its size, is not dangerous, as it is a filter feeder, drawing in water through its wide mouth and sifting out the plankton.

Most carpet sharks feed on the seabed in shallow to medium-depth waters, detecting and picking up molluscs, crustaceans, and other small creatures.

[3] The wobbegongs tend to be ambush predators, lying hidden on the seabed until prey approaches.

Some female sharks have been observed to push egg cases into crevices and this would be an added protection for the developing embryos.

[3] Carpet sharks are found in all the oceans of the world but predominantly in tropical and temperate waters.