© 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
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 27
iStock-Global_Pics
474 Sightings
J
29
F
31
M
57
A
54
M
24
J
17
J
20
A
30
S
31
O
44
N
69
D
68
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
440 Sightings
J
25
F
19
M
47
A
49
M
20
J
17
J
25
A
56
S
29
O
45
N
57
D
51
iStock/Extreme Photographer
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
iStock-crisod
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
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 12
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
330 Sightings
J
21
F
19
M
29
A
34
M
17
J
0
J
24
A
35
S
26
O
37
N
42
D
46
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 40
iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish
278 Sightings
J
15
F
19
M
33
A
26
M
15
J
0
J
19
A
35
S
18
O
24
N
39
D
35
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
239 Sightings
J
15
F
12
M
25
A
20
M
0
J
0
J
21
A
39
S
23
O
23
N
36
D
25
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
193 Sightings
J
10
F
13
M
21
A
22
M
0
J
0
J
11
A
27
S
12
O
18
N
27
D
32
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 250
Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets
150 Sightings
J
15
F
11
M
26
A
25
M
0
J
0
J
14
A
13
S
0
O
13
N
20
D
13
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 40
iStock-wrangel
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
