MANTA MV-MA-3876
Adopted by: Anonymous
ID Number: MA-MV-3876
Gender: Male
Date First Sighted: 1st August 2015.
Location of First Sighting: Lankan Beyru, North Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives.
Total Number of Sightings: 3
DESCRIPTION & HISTORY
During our first encounter, we estimated that this manta was roughly 2.4 metres in width, from wing-tip to wing-tip. Based on the size of his claspers, we class this manta as a juvenile.
He has a medium-long tail, and a shark bite injury along his right pectoral fin.
This manta has been seen in multiple atolls; Baa Atoll and in North Male Atoll.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Sighted 1st August 2015.
Sighted 30th June 2016.
Sighted 20th June 2016.