Shark Point Diving

Phuket Dive Sites

Shark Point is part of a Marine Sanctuary and is justifiably the most popular of the local dive sites. Named after the docile Leopard Sharks that are often encountered resting on the sandy seafloor here. The official Thai name for this site is Hin Musang or 'Shark Rock'. Approaching from the sea Shark Point appears as a tiny rock outcropping of no particular interest but beneath the surface lies a vast multicolored reef teeming with marine life.

The main attraction here, in addition to sharks and vast schools of tropical fish are the colorful soft corals and sea fans that decorate this huge limestone pinnacle. The reef can be broken into three main sections and most divers could spend several days at least exploring the many interesting facets of the site which is arguably the most popular of all the local day-diving sites. Currents can be brisk at this site but they tend run parallel to the reef sections and allow for an excellent drift dive back to the dive boat.

More Information about Shark Point

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.
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Fast Facts
Distance 26 Kilometres
Boat Trip 90 minutes. Approx.
Depth 10-30 metres
Experience Level Beginners accompanied by a Divemaster
Reef type Coral gardens, rock pinnacle
Visibility 2 -25 metres
Current Moderate to strong
Coral Sea fans and various soft corals
Fish Many varieties of tropical fish
Highlights Leopard Sharks, several species of Moray Eels, lots of marine life, great soft corals and sea fans.
 

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Shark Point Day Trips

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M/V Aquart Thursday & Sunday Anemone + Shark + Dokmai - 3 Dives
Tuesday & Friday King + Shark + Dokmai - 3 Dives
M/V West Coast Discovery Thursday & Sunday Shark + Anemone + Dok Mai - 3 dives
Tuesday Shark + King + Dok Mai - 3 dives
M/v Dive Asia II Saturday Shark Point - 2 dives
M/V South Siam Everyday King + Shark + Dokmai - 3 dives
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