© 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 approx.: 27
iStock-Global_Pics
503 Sightings
J
29
F
31
M
65
A
71
M
28
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 approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
461 Sightings
J
25
F
19
M
51
A
64
M
22
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 approx.: 12
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
347 Sightings
J
21
F
19
M
33
A
44
M
20
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 approx.: 40
iStock-Hoatzinexp
Jackfish
284 Sightings
J
15
F
19
M
35
A
30
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 approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
258 Sightings
J
15
F
12
M
27
A
24
M
13
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 approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
207 Sightings
J
10
F
13
M
24
A
33
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 approx.: 250
Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets
162 Sightings
J
15
F
11
M
32
A
31
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 approx.: 40
iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish
158 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
25
A
24
M
13
J
0
J
0
A
23
S
14
O
17
N
28
D
14
