Where it lives: Western Pacific Ocean, off the coasts of Northern Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia.Why it's awesome: The tasselled wobbegong is a master of disguise.
The species name dasypogon comes from the Greek word dasys, meaning"hairy," and pogon, which translates as"beard."Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox. But at night tasselled wobbegong sharks really come to life, perching on the reef and attacking passing prey. When they spot a target, they lunge upwards and suck the animal into their giant mouths, before clamping down with powerful jaws and sharp, needle-like teeth.—Sarcastic fringehead: The angry little fish that engages in mouth-to-mouth combatThese fish can also dislocate their jaw to eat larger prey — including other sharks.