DIVE SITE
SHARK ISLAND
Main characteristics
EditAccess | By boat |
Current | Some current |
Depth | 1 to 25 m |
Life | Middle |
Experience | Unknown |
Water temp. | 26 to 31 °C |
Dive type | Reef |
Visibility | up to 20 m |
Best dive period | All year |
ABOUT SHARK ISLAND
EditRed Rock, more commonly known as Shark Island, is a large rock formation off Koh Tao's south east coast.
Named after its "shark fin" shape, rather than any resident shark population, Shark Island offers an excellent location for both beginners and more experienced divers, as well as non-divers, when conditions are favourable.
Trips to Shark Island are most often to the south side, which features some huge rock formations and overhangs. Ranging in depth from the surface to around 20m, you can find a large variety of local marine life such as Titan Triggerfish, Scribbled Filefish and Batfish (often juveniles) in addition to the more common species of Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Wrasses and Damselfish.
Snorkelling Note: Due to its slightly exposed location, weather conditions make it susceptible to variations in visibility, currents and surface calmness.
SHARK ISLAND MEDIA GALLERY
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Ko Tao, ThailandOrangelined aka Narrowlined Cardinalfish (Archamia fucata) inhabit many caves and crevices at Shark Island and other local dive sites.- 0
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Ko Tao, ThailandChristmas Tree Worm (Sabellidae sp.).- 0
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09 Sep 2015Pink anemonefish
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Affiliated: | PADI, SSI |
Distance | 34.8 km |
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DIVE SITE PLAN
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