Mobula Rays belly flop to attract a mate - Shark: Episode 2 Preview - BBC One

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Published 2015-05-13

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All Comments (21)

@cordovajose5693 3 years ago

Imagine what sailors of past centuries thought when seeing this spectacle.
@sunrisesunset1734 3 years ago

Notice how they don't simply jump, they slap the water at just the right moment, or at least make sure their bodies are absolutely flat on the point of impact. The fact that the females simply do it for fun and sommersault is just amazing. We were all put here to be free and enjoy this planet.
@noobkiller390 8 years ago

never in my life did i think id se something like this.... So beautiful...
@gwenjahns4626 5 years ago

When that first ray jumped out of the water flapping it's "wings" like a bird... I don't think I have ever been at a loss of words like that.
@sunnym1374 4 years ago

Apparently this is ridiculously adorable. I love how they try to land on the water as hard as they can, this would be so me.
@pru666 3 years ago

The guys are structured and in sync to make sure their fins make a boom.... The girls are just doing somersaults and having a jolly good time! 😂❤️
@An.Unknown.Creature 7 years ago

That moment when sea pancakes can jump higher then you...
@godwinadedoyin8742 3 years ago

I love the way Mobula rays joyfully leap out of the water and appear as though they are flying.
@zhengqunkoo 7 years ago

You can actually see them flatten out their wings just in time for the impact. Pretty awesome.
@xXcielsfantasy 8 years ago

majestic sea pancakes
@siribaimusic 7 years ago

I could watch this all day.
@rainbowbubblzzz5306 8 years ago

this makes me so incredibly happy
@shockwave1986 3 years ago

Humpback whale: “Hold my beer”
@ScoutSniper3124 3 years ago

If the ladies are smart they're giving TRIPLE points for the backflips!
@JurijFedorov 7 years ago

"The higher they leap, the bigger the bang" ... if you know what I mean.
@rubenmartinez467 8 years ago

So is this like... The fish equivalent of swimming?
@moss.neobisid 8 years ago

Majestic sea flap flap
@myrnajay2785 3 years ago

Never knew they jumped out of the water like that! Quite a sight....
@sotamaster1834 3 years ago

Как величественно! Инопланетяне. Фантастика!!!!
@KrazyKirby15 3 years ago

Ah yes, when the sea pancakes are ready, you must flip them to make more. Makes sense.