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Manta ray spotted off coast of Jones Beach

Video taken by the New York State Parks Department shows the ray feeding close to shore.

Brendan O'Leary

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Aug 17, 2026, 10:32 PM

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An oceanic manta ray was spotted off the shore of Jones Beach.

Video taken by the New York State Parks Department shows the ray feeding close to shore.

Manta rays can live up to 40 years and weigh over 4,000 pounds.

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