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Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Sighting evidence at Sea Tiger Wreck, Oahu

Spotted Eagle Ray

Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA

Spotted eagle rays patrol the sandy channels between the Sea Tiger and YO-257, using their flattened snouts to excavate molluscs from the seafloor. Their wing-like pectoral fins span up to 3 metres, and they often pass close to the wreck superstructure in small groups, providing some of Oahu's most memorable large-animal encounters.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Spotted Eagle Ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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