About this species
Wingspans of 3 metres are common. They glide more than swim, often in small groups along reef walls. Tail spine is venomous like the blue-spotted ray.
Where to find it
Reef walls at drop-offs, especially Ras Mohamed and Tiran.
Red Sea marine life
Spotted eagle ray
Black ray covered in white spots that flies through the water with massive wings.
Trips that visit these waters
These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.
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Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh
Where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aqaba, the most legendary marine park in Egypt.
Boat trip8hUp to 35 guestsPay on arrival OK
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€55€40
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Tiran Island Snorkeling, Sharm El Sheikh
Four legendary reefs, Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon, packed with marine life.
Boat trip8hPay on arrival OK
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€38
per adult
Common questions
Spotted eagle ray: is it dangerous for snorkelers?+
Look, don't touch. Venomous tail spine. Stay above and behind, never block path.
Spotted eagle ray: where can you see it in Egypt?+
Reef walls at drop-offs, especially Ras Mohamed and Tiran. These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.
Spotted eagle ray: how big does it get?+
300 cm wingspan
