Phuket Shark Point is one of the best scuba diving spots around Phuket Island. The site consists of three pinnacles at different depths. It is a well-known spot famous for the chance of spotting many Leopard Sharks swimming or resting on the sandy bottom. Along with sharks, the marine life is really great with all the reef life of the Andaman sea. You can also spot the tiny Bamboo shark, a banded sea snake or a cute Boxfish! The pink and purple soft coral is spectacular as well as the numerous barrel sponges. Don’t forget your underwater camera as you will have boundless photographies opportunities! Note that during the high season this spot can be crowded. Enjoy this incredible dive site
You can dive Phuket Shark point all year long. Access: from the Shore. See the map of Phuket Shark point on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving Phuket Shark point
- Manta Ray
- Turtle
- Whitetip Shark
... and more fishes & sea life, Eel
Photos
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Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French PolynesiaPhoto by Yann Hubert
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Flying Ray Manta in Bali!Photo by Jihye Lee
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Wide Manta RayPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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Whale CloseupPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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Black Spotted EelPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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SwimminPhoto by Yann Hubert
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Turtle Flying To The SurfacePhoto by Jihye Lee
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EelPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara
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Whale Swimming AwayPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
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Blue EelPhoto by Matthieu Billaud
Diving Reviews for this region
Phuket
Access to the best diving areas of the Andaman Sea and starting point of many liveaboards to Similans and Surin Islands! Good place for cheap diving courses.
Looking for day dive trips on 14th May 2016.
Is there any recommendations?
2 advanced diver here.
Thanks
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