© Adang Sea Divers, 91110 Koh Lipe
8 mile rock
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8 Mile Rock, situated near Koh Lipe, Thailand, is not only a premier dive site but also offers the best chance to spot majestic whale sharks and larger rays. This underwater pinnacle, located eight miles from Koh Lipe, is surrounded by clear waters and boasts a vibrant marine ecosystem.
The area is also known for frequent sightings of impressive pelagic species such as Whalesharks and Mobular Rays plus other marine life such as barracudas, travally and groupers.
Dive Activity
Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
iStock-Global_Pics
438 Sightings
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18
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24
M
42
A
54
M
24
J
17
J
20
A
30
S
31
O
44
N
69
D
65
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
416 Sightings
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15
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14
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39
A
49
M
20
J
17
J
25
A
56
S
29
O
45
N
57
D
50
iStock/Extreme Photographer
Whale Shark
170 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
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0
M
0
J
30
J
0
A
26
S
21
O
42
N
32
D
19
iStock-crisod
Reef Manta Ray
27 Sightings
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0
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0
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0
A
10
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
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0
D
17
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
309 Sightings
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13
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13
M
25
A
34
M
17
J
0
J
24
A
35
S
26
O
37
N
42
D
43
iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish
247 Sightings
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0
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13
M
25
A
26
M
15
J
0
J
19
A
35
S
18
O
24
N
39
D
33
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
224 Sightings
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10
F
10
M
20
A
20
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0
J
0
J
21
A
39
S
23
O
23
N
36
D
22
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
164 Sightings
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0
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0
M
16
A
22
M
0
J
0
J
11
A
27
S
12
O
18
N
27
D
31
iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish
148 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
22
A
19
M
11
J
0
J
0
A
23
S
14
O
17
N
28
D
14
Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets
117 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
20
A
25
M
0
J
0
J
14
A
13
S
0
O
13
N
20
D
12