Much has been said of the danger of these fisheries, both from the shark, and another enemy called the 'Manta.' which crushes its victim.

She talked about horses and barracuda and manta rays.

I guess there's one time of year when mantas come into shallow water to mate or lay eggs or something.

"When Lovena said 'manta' or 'barracuda,' the words weren't just names; they were respectful.

He loosed the aparejos and mantas, containing the kitchen-kit; almost magically a fire was started.

After their greeting she was the first to allude to the dress, regretting that it was not more of a rough disguise, and that, as she must now discard the national habit of wearing her shawl "manta" fashion over her head, she wanted a hat.