Viv,
more than one fascinating tale here...but most interesting  is your
final thoughts
the real thing is a fascinating creature...I had not thought about the
EYES, but you are right. looking at my own photos and those of others,
they seem large and focused... surrounded by such an ugly exterior....
what you suggest as a peaceful existence is what I suspect is the
reality of this beast... they can easily become friendly and almost
docile... and never dart off like a Moray will, simply exiting with calm
if their home turf is compromised...
Im my minds eye, I have never encountered a more calm and collected
animal in the sea ...

Ken

> I have never seen a Wolfeel in real life but one of the winning shots in
> the UW section of the 1999 BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year
> Competition  was a Wolfeel. Yes, while they are quite ugly its their eyes
> that fascinate me. This pic was actually quite beautiful considering the
> subject ;-)  Close-up side on shot of the Wolfee looking out from its
> hiding hole with the head framed by a pretty red soft coral stem. Somehow
> it looked very sweet .. was not actually smiling but it had a kind look on
> its face .. oh, shit .. I can't put it in words but it looked peaceful,
> happy. Must have been a Wolfeel that had been photographed so many times it
> felt like a movie star as it was so relaxed & showing off its *better side
> profile* :-)
> Viv