Wide view of Giant Oceanic Manta Ray fish swimming under the sunlight

Calm Manta Ray Gliding Through Clear Water.

In this wide shot, a giant oceanic manta ray swims gracefully beneath the sunlight, which filters down through the water’s surface, casting a soft glow. The manta ray’s dark silhouette contrasts with the light blue of the ocean, creating a peaceful undersea scene. The wide view captures the vastness of the underwater world, with the manta ray calmly gliding through the open water. Below, the seafloor is barely visible, dotted with coral and rocky formations. The gentle movement of the manta ray, combined with the tranquil sunlight above, gives the video clip a otherworldly touch.

Oceanic Manta Ray Flying Over Shallow Reefs on 4K Stock Footage.

This stunning clip captures the oceanic manta ray gliding over Indo-Pacific reefs, surrounded by colorful marine life. Filmed with high-definition equipment, the video is available in both 2160p 4K and 1080p HD, ensuring breathtaking clarity. The landscape (16:9) format highlights the manta ray’s wide wingspan and the dynamic coral ecosystem below, while the portrait (9:16) format is perfect for social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The calm, majestic swimming of the manta ray makes this footage ideal for documentaries, educational content, and marine conservation campaigns.

Despite their large size, oceanic manta rays face various natural and human-related threats. Large predators, such as tiger sharks, bull sharks, and orcas, are known to prey on juvenile manta rays, though adults are less frequently targeted due to their sheer size and speed​. Mantas can also attempt to escape predators by leaping out of the water, a behavior known as "breaching," which might also serve as a form of defense or parasite removal.