The saddle carpetshark (Cirrhoscyllium japonicum) is a carpet shark of the family Parascylliidae found around Japan, between latitudes 35°N and 24°N, at depths between 250 and 290 m (820 and 950 ft).

The saddle carpetshark is known to grow up to 49 cm (19 in) in length, and it is an oviparous.