The day’s catch! This is a 5,000 lb., 20 feet broad. manta ray that became caught in the anchor line of a yacht.
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What a massive manta ray! This represents the maximum size that a manta ray can get. Rays are peculiar aquatic animals. Usually found in tropical and subtropical environments, these triangular animals give the impression that they are flying through the water. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has designated manta rays as a vulnerable species. Fishing nets, pollution, and fishing for Chinese traditional medicine are the main dangers to these magnificent filter feeders. As evidenced by the enormous specimen in this photo, more manta rays than not perish as a result of being entangled in fishing nets.
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