The stindrays you encounter on the sandbar off Grand Caymen are, indeed, wild. For a number of (stingray) generations, they have become accustomed to being fed and handled by humans. They come a swimmin when they hear the sound of a boat motor, which they equate with imminent feeding.

But, they do have all their equipment - meaning barbs.


If your children or grandchildren really want to do swim with the rays, you might consider the one in Nassau - at "Blackbeard's Cay."

The captive rays there have no barbs:

In the wake of recent events involving a popular nature television show host, we would like to inform all our customers that safety is our primary concern. Stingrays are gentle creatures and have no intention of harming others. As a precaution, all stingrays are humanely de-barbed for your safety.

- FROM: Blackbeard Cay Stingray Adventure > Bahamas Stingray Tours > Nassau Bahamas | Paradise Island

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