Bat rays

There are bat rays at Sea World. When we were here before you could touch them. They feel smooth and soft.
Bat rays have wide, flat bodies. 

They are fish, but they don't have bones. They are related to sharks. Bat rays move by flapping their fins like birds flap their wings. 


Bay rays hide from their enemies by burying themselves in the sand. Sharks eat bay rays.







Their mouth, nostrils and gill slits are under their body.


Bay rays eat clams, oysters, shrimps, crabs and mussels. They crush their food with their strong jaws. They have short, flat teeth for eating.

Their eyes are on top.










Bat rays have tails that can hurt people. Their tails have a very sharp point on the end and sharp edges. They also have vemon. 

Females have babies once a year. They have 2-6 babies at a time. Their babies are born big and can take care of themselves.


Bat rays can grow to 6 feet long and can weigh up to 200 pounds. They can live up to 25 years.