The smooth stingray (Dasyatis brevicaudata) is the largest stingray in the world, growing to 4.3m in length and weighing up to 350kg. They are dark grey above and pale grey/white below with a series of white spots across the flaps. They have a whip like tail with a large venomous spine on the tail. The smooth stingray is not aggressive but can be inquisitive. They are found in Southern Australian coastal waters from depths of 0-170m.
These stingrays are gentle giants of the sea and glide gracefully through the water. This image was taken off Southern Bruny Island in Tasmania. The water clarity was murky on this particular dive which has made the image look like a painting.
The smooth stingray (Dasyatis brevicaudata) is the largest stingray in the world, growing to 4.3m in length and weighing up to 350kg. They are dark grey above and pale grey/white below with a series of white spots across the flaps. They have a whip like tail with a large venomous spine on the tail. The smooth stingray is not aggressive but can be inquisitive. They are found in Southern Australian coastal waters from depths of 0-170m.
These stingrays are gentle giants of the sea and glide gracefully through the water. This image was taken off Southern Bruny Island in Tasmania. The water clarity was murky on this particular dive which has made the image look like a painting.
