Shark Point
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About 1½ hours east of Phuket lies Shark Point, a small rock outcrop, and marine sanctuary which has a profusion of purple and pink soft corals and attracts large numbers of tropical fish. The small rock above the surface of the water forms the tip of a pinnacle leading to a much larger reef extending underneath. Strong currents sweeping over the pinnacle provide food for hundreds of different corals and Indo-Pacific tropical fish. The name of the site comes from the common Leopard (Zebra) shark (Stegastoma Varium), a docile creature which lies in the sand surrounding the pinnacle. These completely approachable, trusting sharks grow to lengths of a little over two metres and provide the highlight of any dive to Shark Point. |
General Info |
| 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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