Most people are stung by rays because they accidentally step on them when walking in the ocean. This is because stingrays like to bury themselves in the sand to avoid predation. The best way to avoid being stung in an area with stingrays is to do the "stingray shuffle"; keep your feet in constant contact with the sand and shuffle your way forward. If you are stung, submerge the stung area in hot water to break down the toxins. Most people are stung by rays because they accidentally step on them when walking in the ocean. This is because stingrays like to bury themselves in the sand to avoid predation. The best way to avoid being stung in an area with stingrays is to do the "stingray shuffle"; keep your feet in constant contact with the sand and shuffle your way forward. If you are stung, submerge the stung area in hot water to break down the toxins.