"Some stingrays are small, and some have wingspans of over 20 feet. Some are gentle, passive hunters while others electrocute their prey to death. Those fascinated with the sea will be enthralled with the engaging facts and beautiful underwater photography found within this volume that captures the wonder of these elegant and deadly creatures."-- Provided by publisher.

Beautiful and deadly -- What are stingrays? -- Physical facts -- A deadly sting -- Using the sting -- Stingrays and people -- Hunting and eating -- Little stingrays -- The giant stingray -- Catching a giant -- Meet the family: manta rays -- Meet the family: electric rays -- Up-close with stingrays.