The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive ...

Although stingrays do not readily attack humans, they are one of the few megafishes that can pose a real danger to those who handle them. Each ray has a sharp barb on the base of its tail that can ...

RICHMOND defender David Astbury wants in after having a stingray barb removed from his foot ... "It's been a really good recovery from the stingray sting. It will be a little bit of a problem for ...

Fortunately, their size and long whip-like tail make them easier to spot than smaller stingrays. However, the base of their tail contains a poisonous barb which swimmers in shallow waters must ...

Stingrays and stingarees have venomous spines on their tail that they thrust into a person’s foot or leg after being stepped ...

And don't worry about getting stung: The rays' barbs are clipped ... You can pet and even “kiss” the stingrays during the tour, which is accessible directly from the shore so you don ...