Are manta rays in NSW?
Are manta rays in NSW? The Giant Manta Ray lives in tropical, marine waters worldwide, but is also found occasionally in temperate seas. In Australia it is recorded from south-western Western Australia, around the tropical north of the country and south to the southern coast of New South Wales.
Where do manta rays live in Australia?
Often described as a gentle giant of the sea, the manta ray commonly inhabits areas between southern NSW and the tip of Cape York, as well as Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia.
Can you swim with manta rays?
The long and short of it is that snorkeling with manta rays is amazing. If you're scared of the water and being on the open ocean, this activity is NOT for you. While you're never too far off the coast of the Big Island, the darkness of being at sea after sunset can be frightening for some.
Are there manta rays in Cairns?
An aerial survey supported by GSL Aviation located our manta ray among the coral reefs off Cairns, then radioed a boat-based research team which travelled to the reef to send up a drone pinpointing the position of the manta.
Are manta rays rare to see?
Giant oceanic manta rays are pretty rare; any diver or snorkelers who gets to witness one is a lucky person. Giant mantas are also known as oceanic manta rays, pelagic manta rays – or by their Latin name, mobula birostris.
Is manta ray aggressive?
The short answer is no; manta rays don't pose much of a threat to humans in terms of physical harm. Unlike other species such as sharks or stingrays, which may attack if provoked or startled, manta rays are typically passive and docile animals who do not display aggressive behavior towards people.