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Thailand Diving Locations - Shark Point

Shark Point - by far the best and most popular dive sites by day trip from Phuket or Phi Phi, these two pinnacles are located approximately 25 kilometers east of Chalong Bay in Phuket. Given official Marine Sanctuary status in 1992, these two dive sites are the only day trips in Thailand that offer truly world-class quality diving and except for the limited visibility, these are two of the best dives in the world. The rock explodes with life; the sheer density of fish and other marine life makes diving here a wonderful, sensual experience. Shark Point, or Hin (Rock) Musang rises out of the water from surrounding depths of only about 18-20 meters. Considering the small extent of the rock above the water, the actual size of the reef underwater is a big surprise to most divers. Beginning from the relatively steep main rock pinnacle, the reef flattens out to the south until it rises towards the surface again about a half kilometer away. This second rock does not break the surface, and depending on the current, is an excellent place to begin the dive. Like many places in Thailand, Shark Point's most colourful features are the profusion of purple and pink soft corals that cling to the rocks. The strong currents that sweep over the pinnacle provide food a-plenty for hundreds of different species of hard corals and Indo-Pacific tropical fish. Literally every square centimeter is covered by something living, and at times it seems that every square centimeter of water surrounding Shark Point is filled with fish! The name of the site comes from our common leopard shark (stegastoma varium), a docile creature that hangs out in the sand surrounding the pinnacle. These completely approachable, trusting sharks grow to lengths of a little over two meters, and most divers think that they are one of the cutest sharks in the ocean. Divers who are not accustomed to seeing sharks are genuinely surprised at how big and approachable they are. Unfortunately, many times these sharks are taken advantage of and handled unnecessarily. Handling by divers can injure the animal and expose it to infection. Touching an animal in no way benefits it and more often than not, seriously harms it.!!!

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