They tend to swim close to the surface and can leap out of the water when being pursued , according to the site . Sunbather on boat off Florida dies after fish strikes her , officials say . Unknown whether ray 's bite , blow to head or poison caused her to die . Victim was 55-year - old woman from Florida . Spotted eagle ray weighs about 75 pounds , government 's spokeswoman says .
Sunbather on boat off Florida dies after fish strikes her , officials say . Unknown whether ray 's bite , blow to head or poison caused her to die . Victim was 55-year - old woman from Florida . Spotted eagle ray weighs about 75 pounds , government 's spokeswoman says .