There are actually two Stingray City sites (one is referred to as Sandbar), both located in the North Sound. They were inadvertently created in the mid 80’s as fishermen returning to port anchored in the calm waters of the sound to clean their catch, casting bait overboard. Southern Stingrays, who hunt by sense of smell quickly discovered these new ‘restaurants’ where they now dine primarily on handouts of squid provided by visiting divers and snorkelers.
Ideal for extended diving and snorkeling, both locations are situated in shallow water. Stingray City averages 12 feet in depth while Sandbar is slightly shallower with depths ranging from 3-10 feet.
Collectively, they are frequented by 30-40 friendly stingrays every day who are eager to make your acquaintance and find out what you brought for them to eat.
If ever there was a true "must-do" for water enthusiasts, this is it. Stingray City.
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