Hawaii is one of the best places in the world to view a manta ray close up. The spotted eagle ray is the spies of manta ray seen in Hawaiian waters. The spotted back of the eagle ray is used for camouflage against the ocean bottom. Hawaiian manta rays live in the rocky, corral areas and feed on plankton, crustaceans and small fish. Amazingly Hawaiian spotted eagle manta rays can have a wingspan of 12 feet or more, and their tail can be as much as twice as long as their body. With the manta rays large size, mysterious look, and their agile gliding movements, seeing a Hawaiian eagle manta ray close up is definitely an overwhelming experience. Kona Hawaii is where you can go on a manta ray viewing scuba dive tour. Your manta ray viewing tour guide will have you sit on the sandy ocean floor at night, while a beam of light is directed on the water above you. This light attracts the plankton, and the plankton attracts the manta rays. While you sit there the manta will glide and roll by you, but don't worry, the eagle manta ray does not have teeth and is considered harmless. A scuba diving manta ray viewing tour is truly a once in a lifetime experience.