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Manta Ray — Hawaiian T-Shirt

To swim alongside a manta ray at night off Kona is to experience something that will change you forever.

The Story Behind Manta Ray

The waters off Kailua-Kona are home to one of the world's most famous wildlife encounters: the manta ray night dive. Giant Pacific manta rays, with wingspans that can reach up to 18 feet, gather nightly near underwater lights off Garden Eel Cove and Manta Heaven, drawn by the plankton the lights attract. Snorkelers and divers float at the surface or on the bottom while these magnificent creatures perform slow, looping somersaults just inches away, their cavernous mouths agape, filtering hundreds of pounds of microscopic life from the water.

In Hawaiian tradition, the manta ray — hahāloa — is respected as a creature of grace and power, moving through the ocean with a fluid elegance that seems almost supernatural. The Kona manta experience has been called one of the top wildlife encounters on Earth, and those who have floated in the dark water while a manta barrel-rolled beneath them understand why. This shirt carries that wonder with you wherever you go.

Product Details

• Style: Gildan 5000 Adult Heavy Cotton, unisex fit
• Material: 100% preshrunk cotton (heather colors contain polyester)
• Print: Direct-to-garment, color-fast, soft-hand feel
• Fit: Classic unisex — true to size, room to move
• Made on demand: Printed and shipped from a U.S. fulfillment center

Size Guide

Please check the size chart below before ordering — measurements are in inches and centimeters.

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Treat it gently and it will outlast the suntan.

Mahalo

Every order helps keep a small Native Hawaiian-owned business alive in Kailua-Kona. Whether you're bringing home a memory of the islands or wearing your kūpuna's spirit close, mahalo nui loa for your support.