Watch My Manta

A partnership between Manta Trust & Carl F. Bucherer

MANTA MV-MA-4132

Adopted by: Anonymous

ID Number: MA-MV-4132

Gender: Male

Date First Sighted: 30th June 2016.

Location of First Sighting: Hanifaru Bay, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives.

Total Number of Sightings: 2

 

DESCRIPTION & HISTORY

During our first encounter, we estimated that this manta was roughly 2.1 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 long tail, and no visible wounds, scars or unusual injuries. 

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Sighted 30th June 2016.

Sighted 30th June 2016.

Sighted 17th July 2016.

Sighted 17th July 2016.