What Does Manta Ray Tattoo Mean?
The sea is a serene and dangerous place and there are many animals in the ocean that are mysterious. This leaves us with an uncertainty and curiosity of the ocean. There are most likely animals in the ocean that we haven’t even seen yet. That being said, the number of different creatures residing in the ocean offer us a lot of options to find our “spirit animal” or a creature that represents the kind of person we are and the kind of animal we want tattooed on our body for many years going forward.
Some of the more popular ocean animals that get tattooed are sharks, killer whales, sea turtles and random fish, but the manta ray is an animal that is picking up steam in terms of being tattooed these days. This is no surprise as the manta ray has a great deal of symbolism and looks great.
In this post we are going to talk about what makes the manta ray such a symbolic animal and why so many people choose to have the manta ray enshrined on their bodies. We will also talk about some of the different ways the manta ray is portrayed in tattoos. We will also discuss the meanings behind some of these variations and if there is a different symbolism behind the image based on how it is inked. You should feel very informed about the subject of manta ray tattoos by the time you are done reading this.
About Manta Rays
The manta ray is a fascinating animal and it has a striking look with its enormous size and coloration. These beautiful and calm creatures can grow to over 20 feet across and grow to be up to a whopping 3,000 pounds. Unlike other rays, the manta ray doesn’t have the spine on its tail to defend itself against predators.
You can find manta rays in almost any waters in the world that are tropical or at least mildly warm. The eat by filtering the water they are swimming in to find the smallest prey in the water. They are able to do this by using their cephalic fins to push the water in their mouths. Outside of these simple facts, there isn’t a great deal known about the manta ray in terms of ecology or their history but it is widely thought that they can live to up to 20 years at least.
