Watch My Manta

A partnership between Manta Trust & Carl F. Bucherer

GHOST

Adopted by: Jeff Washington

ID Number: MA-MV-4240

Gender: Male

Date First Sighted: 20th July 2016

Location of First Sighting: Reethi Beach, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives.

Total Number of Sightings: 1

 

DESCRIPTION & HISTORY

During our first encounter, we estimated that this manta was roughly 2.6 metres in width, from wing-tip to wing-tip. Based on the size of his claspers, we class this manta as a sub-adult.

He has a long tail, and no visible wounds, scars or unusual injuries.

 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Sighted 20th July 2016.

Sighted 20th July 2016.