What kind of rays are in the Great Barrier Reef?

See Sting Rays, Manta Rays and more of what the Great Barrier Reef has to offer. Day Tours to Lady Musgrave Island are available with Lady Musgrave Experience and offer you, your friends and family to experience one of the most pristine and beautiful locations of the Great Barrier Reef.



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Our irreplaceable Reef is home to thousands of incredible species and manta rays are no exception. Highly intelligent, social creatures often spotted in the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, manta rays have a curious and sometimes playful nature, making them popular among divers.

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Found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate oceans worldwide, manta rays are filter feeders that feast on the large amounts of zooplankton and coral spawn found along the Great Barrier Reef.

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Manta rays are a protected species in Hawaii and we absolutely do not allow any touching, chasing, or harassing of the manta rays.

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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.

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While swimming in chest-deep water, Steve Irwin approached a short-tail stingray, with an approximate span of two metres (6 ft 7 in), from the rear, in order to film it swimming away. He initially believed he had only a punctured lung; however, the stingray's barb pierced his heart, causing him to bleed to death.

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Generally speaking, however, May to October is a great time to visit the reef as the water is still warm enough for a swim and the underwater visibility is at its best. The Great Barrier Reef is one of those places you must visit, whether you love the water or just want to see one of the great wonders of the world.

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Swim with manta rays on the Southern Great Barrier Reef So much so, Lady Elliot Island is referred to as the home of the manta ray. You'll see them throughout the year, but mantas are particularly prevalent in large numbers during the cooler months of May - August.

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