Orectolobus reticulatus, the network wobbegong, is a recently described species of carpet shark found in relatively shallow waters off Kimberley and Darwin in north-western Australia.

[2] The network wobbegong has a short snout, broad head, elongated body, and two dorsal fins, with the first being slightly larger than the second.

[4] Its dentition indicates that the diet of the network wobbegong consists predominantly of small fishes, as well as some cephalopods and crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs.

Orectolobus reticulatus has simple dermal lobes that line its upper lip and act as camouflage for prey.

The patterned dark spots that cover their body, in addition to the pale yellow saddles and fine reticulations, aid in camouflage against predators and prey.

Orectolobus reticulatus have smaller dorsal fins, a shorter head, and longer snout vent length compared to other wobbegong sharks.

The diet of the wobbegong shark primarily consists of small bony fish, but they have also been known to consume cephalopods, lobsters, and crab.

The specimens collected were originally believed to be northern wobbegongs (Orectolobus wardi), but their distinctive coloring and morphological differences (notably a shorter head and smaller dorsal fins) led them to be classified as a new species.