Large stingray spotted in Rhode Island waters

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — A large roughtail stingray was caught on camera off the coast of Rhode Island.

The Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI) shared the video captured by their Baited Remove Underwater Video system (BRUVs) on social media last week.

According to ASI, roughtail stingrays can grow to be seven feet across and weigh more than 650 pounds. The species will partially bury itself in the sand so it can ambush passing prey…

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