White-spotted GuitarfishRhynchobatus djiddensis
(Other names Giant Guitarfish)
Usually grey to brown on top and white underneath, with white spots along the top of the body. It is easy to identify as it has a ray-like shaped head and the body of a shark. This magnificent creature can sometimes be hard to approach due to its shy nature but if you are lucky enough to find one lying on the bottom of the ocean resting, it is possible to get up close to get a better look. They bare live young and can give birth to up to 10 pups per litter. Size: 3.10m in length (Maximum) Diet: Crustaceans & Bivales and Fish |
VIDEO: Kieren Curry
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