Those stingray barbs are easily 2 to 3 inches.. With some force, it's not hard to pierce a hole in the heart..
At least he died doing what he loved to do.. Hanging around with creatures from the water..
I feel sorry for his wife and kids.. Even more sad is, is that the whole world knew before his wife did.. Even wikipedia had already updated their page at 6:30 this morning..
Rest in Peace mate