Manta Ray Dive 10 min

[kungpau54]

I saw a special on Animal planet that showed manta rays having sharp barbs on there tails. It is so sharp, it can go through a human.

Maori warriors use to use the barbs in their weapons. And some still do make ancient weapons using manta ray barbs.

[maryann5811]

Pretty neat.

[jhoover1200]

You must have a good underwater camera to film this footage. It is a good video.

[jdunkard89]

This video is super cool. You should post more if you have them.

[maryeldridgeking]

Night diving looks scary. I dived once on vacation in Hawaii, but can't imagine doing it at night, unless you really know what you are doing.

[alaskabridge23]

I always wanted to dive, but I am too chicken. These manta rays look cool.

[LSUtrg2008]

Nice video.

[alaskadem90]

Nice video.

[sandiazp]

I think of Steve Irwin everytime I think of manta rays.

[marleengreen56]

They look very peaceful, but I am scared of them to a certain extent.

[munden1971]

After that Crocadile hunter's accident with the manta ray, I am more cautious of this creature. They are not nearly as scary as a shark, but I would not want to be near them in the water.

[marleengreen56]

I agree.

[mchamster7]

Steve Irwin died to a Sting Ray, extremely different thing. They live on the bottom, feeding on shellfish/etc mantas are generally in 'mid water' and are filter feeders, like whales.

They're not agressive in the least - mantas especially. Irwin most likely scared the stingray that got him (quite possibly accidenally, they can be tricky to spot if you're not looking for them, they kinda bury themselves inthe sand) - it's a defensive thing. Generally, they'll just scoot away if you bother them