Leaping rays in Mexico?

[almitywife]

just was reading this article and wondering if these are photoshoped?? but then again, only a few years ago we first started hearing about the leaping GWS's in africa

anyone have any expereince with these??

cheers


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Mobula rays - smaller cousins of the manta ray - have been captured putting on a spectacular leaping display in the Sea of Cortez, in the Gulf of Mexico. "

Flying sea creatures | The Daily Telegraph

further down, under "related links" you will see the picture gallery option for this story

 

[MBH]

I've seen one adult Manta jump like that and it was quite impressive. I'd estimate the one I saw was maybe 4 meters wingtip to wingtip. Baby Mantas...I've seen them get to playing and jump more times than I'd care to count.

 

[jaybombs25]

100 % real, I've seen spotted eagle rays doing the same

 

[RV]

I've seen 'em do that off Perdido Key, Florida

 

[drbill]

Yep, I've seen the Mobulas do "it" (and I'm referring to this "it," not that "it") in the Sea of Cortez. Heck, I even did it a few times to shake parasites off.