Bull Rays use Malta as a nursery, another reason “why we seriously need to start protecting and preserving our coast,” Copperstone said.

This isn’t the first time Copperstone has come across this majestic marine animal, with a series of images posted these last couple of days.

The bull ray can usually be distinguished from other rays by its distinctive diamond shape and light blue stripes. The formation of the stripes act as a sort of finger-print pattern that serves as an identifier of each member of the species.

Have you ever encountered a bull ray while swimming in Malta?