The manta is the largest of the rays and can weigh up to 1.5 tons. One of the world’s largest manta ray populations is found off the southern coast of Mozambique. Around three quarters of this population have been victims of shark attacks. But these rays appear to be surviving and in good health despite these attacks. The reason for the good health of these rays is that they regularly visit _____________. This is where small fish feast on imperfections left on the manta. In this particular reef, yellow butterfly fish have been witnessed cleaning shark bites on manta rays. In this way, they help treat the wounds by removing dead and infected flesh from around the wounds. This could be why the manta rays here have such remarkable endurance against shark bites.

*manta ray: 쥐가오리

① sleeping shelters② hunting fields

③ cleaning stations④ breeding grounds

⑤ hiding places