This is the amusing moment an aquarium diver fed giant stingrays.

The animal keeper was spotted inside the huge aquarium, along with various sea creatures, at Cebu Ocean Park in Cebu, the Philippines, on December 4.

Footage captured by Ric Laurence Bague shows the clingy leviathans approaching the worker, who then pets them.

Some other fish can be seen surrounding the man.

The filmer said: 'It was entertaining to see these creatures surrounding the diver. They seemingly are so sweet and affectionate.'

Stingrays are curious and playful around divers and snorkelers, but they usually swim away when they feel threatened. They are more likely to flee than fight.

Researchers believe that human-provided food can dramatically change how stingrays behave, and these changes could be detrimental to their well-being.