Tasseled wobbegong, a species of carpet shark. Photo credit: makaros622 on reddit.

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It's best to tread lightly around carpet sharks. These rug look-alikes blend in perfectly with the sand, pebbles and plants on the ocean floor. They use their camouflage to set up an ambush for prey, and strike victims with teeth that are as sharp as needles. Unlike most predatory sharks, this creature likes to stay in one place and wait for its next meal to pass by.Hidden Jaws: Carpet sharks' jaws don't look threatening from the outside, but don't be fooled. When attacking prey, these…

A new shark species discovered in Indonesia uses its fins to walk.

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