Raja Ampat Walking Shark

The Raja Ampat walking shark is a small, bottom-dwelling shark found in the shallow reefs and sandy flats of Indonesia's Raja Ampat archipelago. It uses its elongated pectoral and pelvic fins to 'walk' across the seabed in search of small fish and crustaceans, a behaviour that makes it instantly recognisable among sharks. Encounters are possible in sheltered bays and around coral heads at depths of 10–50 metres, though the species remains poorly studied and sightings are uncommon for most divers.