The fact is the sharks of Polynesia all share a scuba-friendly trait: Since their food supplies are abundant, they've never been known to be aggressive to any divers! That being said, they are the masters of the lagoon and their power and grace still command respect from divers.
Next, it's time to see the rays! A favorite stop to a shallow sand bank will be made where you'll see the elegant, yet harmless, grey stingrays living in their natural habitat.  More
on Sting Rays:
Sting rays have a 'disc' span (wing span) of about 3 feet. They are also more intelligent than sharks. Plankton is one of their favorite foods, but they eat small fish and crustaceans as well. Because they are bottom feeders, their nostrils, mouth, and gill slits are located on the underside of their bodies. The ray uses its gills to eat by sucking water in through them. This allows plankton to remain in its mouth while water is pumped out. Then, the plankton are channeled into the ray's stomach to be digested. Rays reproduce between May and October. When they reach about 10" in length they sexually mature. Female rays give birth to two or three pups per litter. Rays learn to evade predators by spending much of their time on the sandy bottom, flapping their wings to throw sand on their bodies.
If you want, you may get the chance to touch and feel one of the graceful creatures with the assistance of your guide, as they swim in an effortless "ballet" in and around the swimmers. |
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