Snorkeler and Southern Stingrays (Dasyatis americana)

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Over/under of a snorkeler interacting with Southern Stingrays (Dasyatis americana) at the Sandbar, Grand Cayman. The Sandbar is located near the famous Stingray City location . Legend has it that local fisherman frequently gathered in this area to clean their day's catch and that the Southern stingrays (Dasyatis americana) eventually gathered to feast on the offal from the cleaning. Soon the rays began to associated the sound of a boat engine with a free meal. Now, the location is a popular tourist spot for waders and snorkelers to interact with the stingrays.

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Size: 5100px × 3399px
Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies
Photo credit: © Stephen Frink / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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