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The largest ray in the world, a colossal filter feeder whose wingspan can exceed seven metres, with bold black-and-white markings. It ranges through Egypt's offshore Red Sea reefs, gliding through the blue and visiting cleaning stations at sites like Daedalus.
This is a protected or non-target species — please don't fish for it. If it's accidentally hooked, release it quickly and unharmed.
Eating & safety
Gentle and harmless to divers; maintain distance and avoid blocking their path or touching them.
Best conditions: Offshore reefs during plankton blooms in summer and autumn
Each giant manta has a unique pattern of spots on its underside, allowing researchers to identify individuals for life.