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: any of numerous rays (as of the family Dasyatidae) with one or more large sharp barbed dorsal spines near the base of the whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
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Following the stingray attack, Irwin was transported by boat to the Low Isles, about nine miles from the mainland, where he was pronounced dead by medics.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But these habitats aren’t just for looking—guests have the opportunity to engage in several hands-on encounters ranging from feeding reef fish to playing with stingrays to diving directly into tanks stocked full of coral reef species.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Be alert for stingrays and jellyfish.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Options include classic alligator, exotic stingray, and 100 percent vegan pineapple fiber—in hundreds of colors—plus custom stitching, laser engraving, and even scent infusions (think: chocolate).
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But these habitats aren’t just for looking—guests have the opportunity to engage in several hands-on encounters ranging from feeding reef fish to playing with stingrays to diving directly into tanks stocked full of coral reef species.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Be alert for stingrays and jellyfish.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Options include classic alligator, exotic stingray, and 100 percent vegan pineapple fiber—in hundreds of colors—plus custom stitching, laser engraving, and even scent infusions (think: chocolate).
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
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stingray
noun
sting·ray
ˈstiŋ-ˌrā 
: any of numerous rays that have one or more large sharp stinging spines near the base of the whiplike tail
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