The whiprays might hitchhike for similar reasons. Meekan’s team thinks riding on top of bigger rays might help pink whiprays look larger than they really are, and might break up their ...

Nicknamed Inspector Clouseau, the famous inspector from Pink Panther, the ray measures 3.3 metres. It was discovered five years ago, and was recently pictured by Mr Laine just off Lady Elliot Island.