Distribution: circumtropical (distributed throughout the tropical seas and oceans of the planet). Common at some specific snorkeling spots in Hawaii, Fiji, Seychelles, Indonesia and in the Tuamotu Islands.
at Manta Ray Cleaning Station (Tahiti and the Society Islands) © cajoux
at Manta Ray Cleaning Station (Tahiti and the Society Islands) © maupiti60
at Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort (Indonesia) © kayleejamieson
at Whale Shark Point (Ari Atoll) © dominique
at Manta Ray Passage (Fiji) © pcamus
at Keauhou Bay (Big Island)
at Lady Elliot Island (Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef)
at Velidhu (Ari Atoll) © aurelie
at St Anne Marine Park (Mahé) © tinoumer
Wanting to share some of your pics on this page? Upload your pictures on the spot page where the species has been photographed first (see here the list of all inventoried snorkeling spots). If your pics have been taken at another spot, you can add it to our map (see more here).
Marine life guide homepage
Get monthly updates on trending destinations, amazing snorkeling trips, useful snorkel gear tips, and so much more.
