Giant Torpedo Ray Washes Up: Duxbury Beach Operations

DUXBURY, MA — A giant torpedo ray washed up Thursday morning, Duxbury Beach Operations reported.

"Unfortunately it had expired," Duxbury Beach Operations posted to social media. "NE Aquarium Staff & NE Coastal Wildlife Alliance came to Duxbury Beach later in the morning to collect the ray for further scientific study."

The ray washed up near Crossover 3, according to the post.

The Atlantic torpedo ray "is a notable species of electric ray characterized by its flat body and the ability to generate electric charges of up to 220 volts," the website EBSCO explained.

"his electric discharge serves both for stunning prey, such as flounders and eels, and for self-defense," EBSCO said.

Reaching lengths of nearly six feet and weighing up to 200 pounds, it is considered the largest among its family of electric rays," according to EBSCO. "These fish inhabit a range of depths, from shallow coastal waters to depths of over 2,600 feet, often burying themselves in sand and mud on the ocean floor."

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