Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x x X March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x x x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December x x x x   Speckled Carpetshark Scientifically: Hemiscyllium trispeculare. What To Look For: A slender shark with dark brown spots over the body and a conspicuous large black spot behind the gills. The mouth is placed well forward and the tail is elongated. This is a common coral reff-dwelling shark, which is often found in rock pools. Size: Up to 64 cm. Distribution: Northern Australia. Food: Mainly bottom-living invertebrates. Breeding: Live-bearer. Danger To Humans: Not known to be dangerous. Back To Top

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