Species
Smooth Stingray
Bathytoshia brevicaudata
Also known as short-tail stingray · bull ray
Tier 4Eating5/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints150–220 cm (max 430 cm) typical
Overview: about smooth stingray
Massive smooth grey stingray of southern Australian inshore waters, often hooked accidentally by snapper and jew anglers. Among the world's largest stingrays. Mostly released — but very dangerous tail spine, handle with extreme care.
Biology: Smooth Stingray size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 150–220 cm (max 430 cm)
- Weight
- 20–350 kg
- Depth range
- 0–250 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southern Australia, NZ, South Africa
How to target: Smooth Stingray angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on bottom baits
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- very dangerous tail spine — fatal injuries recorded
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