David Nezelek
Cibbuano
TyronneIn 1934 - 5 000 lbs Manta Devil Fish caught
December 30th 2007 10:42
I feel sorry for the Manta Ray They're graceful, harmless fish that appear to fly though the ocean, scooping up plankton and fish larvae.
They've got this horns that have earned them the name 'Devil Ray', though, which is an unfortunate misnomer.
So you can imagine, back in 1934, when a passing fishboat got tangled up with a behemoth of a Devil Ray, that the fishermen crossed their hearts seven times before pulling it up out of the depths.
From the article:
It's sad, isn't it? You've just slaughtered the mother with a rifle, orphaning a little baby Manta, then you killed it.
In tribute to that beautiful animal, why not sit back and enjoy some videos of Mantas swimming?
They've got this horns that have earned them the name 'Devil Ray', though, which is an unfortunate misnomer.
So you can imagine, back in 1934, when a passing fishboat got tangled up with a behemoth of a Devil Ray, that the fishermen crossed their hearts seven times before pulling it up out of the depths.
From the article:
"A Coast Guard vessel came to the rescue, and killed the 5,000-pound monster Manta Birostris with 22 shots from a high-powered rifle. The sail-like fish has been mounted and placed on exhibition by Captain Kahn.
An 18-inch baby Manta was born shortly after the mother fish was dragged ashore."
An 18-inch baby Manta was born shortly after the mother fish was dragged ashore."
It's sad, isn't it? You've just slaughtered the mother with a rifle, orphaning a little baby Manta, then you killed it.
In tribute to that beautiful animal, why not sit back and enjoy some videos of Mantas swimming?
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