The common name of the species has its origins in the distinctive chevron markings along its back and tail.

The male also develops a wavy crest along the back and tail - the sexes are much easier to differentiate during the breeding season.

This species is yellowish brown above with a marbled color pattern consisting of usually fewer than 11 dark saddles along the back and tail.

The distinctively colored fur extends along the wings, legs and tail.

A series of 6-7 faint darker saddles are present along the back and tail, which are more obvious in younger sharks.

There are large thorns around the eyes and on the shoulders, and arranged in rows along the back and tail.

This species is dark gray above, with a series of faint darker saddles along the body and tail.

It had four tiny arms, along tail, a head like a baby alligator, and was bright green.

This shark is gray-colored, with four dark saddles along the back and tail.

It had two rows of spines growing out along its backbone along its neck, body, and tail.