Shark Island

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Shark Island ranges from a depth of 0 to 25 meters, making it one of Koh Tao’s most versatile dive sites. Currents can be strong around this site, but divers can usually take refuge in the lieu of the island and enjoy a relaxed dive.

Bluespot ribbon tail rays are common as well as the usual tropical fish life. Usually featuring a large school of Butterflyfish and boasting some of Koh Tao’s best soft corals.

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Barracuda

656 Sightings
J
47
F
40
M
61
A
70
M
53
J
44
J
91
A
91
S
55
O
51
N
17
D
36

Moray Eel

369 Sightings
J
29
F
24
M
34
A
28
M
16
J
16
J
70
A
55
S
32
O
38
N
11
D
16

Whale Shark

310 Sightings
J
12
F
16
M
24
A
39
M
67
J
14
J
0
A
50
S
64
O
0
N
11
D
13

Wrasse

289 Sightings
J
17
F
12
M
34
A
34
M
18
J
21
J
34
A
29
S
25
O
31
N
0
D
34

Green Turtle

246 Sightings
J
37
F
14
M
20
A
14
M
30
J
19
J
28
A
36
S
23
O
15
N
0
D
10

Grouper/Basslets

1.4k Sightings
J
74
F
80
M
120
A
117
M
89
J
71
J
208
A
235
S
142
O
140
N
34
D
62

Butterfly Fish

1.2k Sightings
J
78
F
72
M
103
A
123
M
95
J
61
J
161
A
167
S
91
O
111
N
31
D
69

Triggerfish

1.2k Sightings
J
68
F
75
M
116
A
145
M
89
J
81
J
144
A
169
S
86
O
109
N
22
D
57

Angelfish

1.2k Sightings
J
66
F
67
M
107
A
132
M
94
J
65
J
167
A
165
S
89
O
106
N
27
D
75

Parrotfish

1k Sightings
J
67
F
71
M
90
A
113
M
81
J
52
J
139
A
152
S
82
O
103
N
27
D
67