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Mainly sharks, but killer whales (orca) too occasionally.

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There are a few natural predators of the Manta Ray. Predators mostly consist of killer whales and sharks, though the biggest predator of the manta ray is humans.

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The only organism known to prey upon manta rays are large warm-water sharks, such as tiger sharks. See the Related Links for more info about Manta Rays.

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yes, the manta ray is the biggest of its kind.

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sharks and whales

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Shrimp, plankton, small fish

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