Stingray picture hailed the 'best photobomb ever'

A picture appearing to show three terrified women being pounced on by a stingray has been hailed the "best photobomb ever" on social networking sites.

It is thought that the trio had just finished snorkling in the Cayman Islands when the fish caught them off-guard with a hilarious photobomb.

Yes, this is the best photobomb ever...http://t.co/tA13Pq5m

From @lauramaywing on Twitter: ( 9:16 am, Fri 28 Sep 2012)

Photobomb of all photobombs! http://t.co/CoYWEm9P

From @linc_lewis on Twitter: ( 2:53 am, Fri 28 Sep 2012)

Awesome Stingray Pulls Off Best Photobomb Ever http://t.co/2ATQKg6b

From @TheNerdyBird on Twitter: ( 2:36 pm, Thu 27 Sep 2012)

However, many have commented on the fact that the picture, which was posted on Reddit earlier this week, appears to show a man in the water behind the women lifting the stingray up.

It has also been noted that the two women standing close to the action do not seem too concerned that the stingray has leapt on the unsuspecting victims.

It has been reported that the image originated from Stingray City, a popular tourist destination where swimmers are encouraged to feed the sea creatures.