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How Do Stingrays Move?

When they are inclined to move, most stingrays swim by undulating their bodies like a wave; others flap their sides like wings. The tail may also be used to maneuver in the water, but its primary purpose is protection.

How fast can stingrays move?

The manta can move an entire body length every second. The 180 in (15 ft) manta can move at a speed of 9 mph (14 kmph) and is capable of reaching the speed of 22 mph (35 kmph) in short bursts. The stingray moves through the ocean water by undulating the body in a wave like motion.
James H. Sterling

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