In the late afternoon or early evening, the powerful hunter swims free from the reef to search for its dinner. Spotted Moray Eel Moray eels are usually brightly marked or colored. Their skin is thick and smooth. The razor-sharp teeth of the moray eel, helps it to capture its prey and can cause serious injury to its enemies, including humans. They tend to attack humans only when they have been disturbed, but when they do attack, it is usually very vicious .
Eels have poor eyesight and depend on their smell.
Morays are sometimes eaten, but their skin is often toxic and may cause illness or even death. Green Moray Eel Green Morays are the largest species of moray eels and one of the most frequently seen. They grow to eight feet in length. The Manta Ray is the largest member of the ray family. It can measure up to 19 feet long and can weigh as much as 2,300 pounds.