8 mile rock

★★★★☆ (3,994)

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

Barracuda

438 Sightings
J
18
F
24
M
42
A
54
M
24
J
17
J
20
A
30
S
31
O
44
N
69
D
65

Moray Eel

416 Sightings
J
15
F
14
M
39
A
49
M
20
J
17
J
25
A
56
S
29
O
45
N
57
D
50

Whale Shark

170 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
30
J
0
A
26
S
21
O
42
N
32
D
19

Reef Manta Ray

27 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
10
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
17

Lionfish

309 Sightings
J
13
F
13
M
25
A
34
M
17
J
0
J
24
A
35
S
26
O
37
N
42
D
43

Jackfish

247 Sightings
J
0
F
13
M
25
A
26
M
15
J
0
J
19
A
35
S
18
O
24
N
39
D
33

Clownfish

224 Sightings
J
10
F
10
M
20
A
20
M
0
J
0
J
21
A
39
S
23
O
23
N
36
D
22

Angelfish

164 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
16
A
22
M
0
J
0
J
11
A
27
S
12
O
18
N
27
D
31

Triggerfish

148 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
22
A
19
M
11
J
0
J
0
A
23
S
14
O
17
N
28
D
14

Grouper/Basslets

117 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
20
A
25
M
0
J
0
J
14
A
13
S
0
O
13
N
20
D
12