Maldives, Indian Ocean. 1st dive of day. 27th May. Gurado Channel Depth 30m?
We spotted a large Marble Ray, size of a large coffee table. Diameter 3m - 4m?
I approached it pointblank. Got within touching distance. Stupid thing for me to do really as its tail can break a man's thigh bone. And the next thing I know I'll be saying hello to Steve Irwin.
The Manta was in an aggressive posture. Back arched. Tail up. Its tail can break leg bone and its barb can crush a man's chest. I took pains to approach it slowly not provoking it any further. It looked hollow as its gills opened and closed. In hindsight it was a very rash thing for me to do. Please don't follow my example - it could get you killed.
(My camera was not sync to local time so I'm not sure)
3 comments:
if i ever see this within touching distance....i'm sure dying of excitement..
Yeah, I nearly died too - but the Manta decided not to kill me that day.
Go Maldives!!
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