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Zebra Shark

Zebra sharks are a nocturnal shark species belonging to the family of “carpet sharks” that prefer to lay sedentary along the ocean floor during daylight hours. This shark has a very distinctive body shape and coloration, trading the vertical stripes it has as a juvenile, giving its name, for dark spots set against pale skin as an adult. These graceful animals boast five distinct ridges longways down their bodies, ending in a uniquely long caudal fin. It is one of the more beautiful species and a favorite sighting amongst scuba divers.

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Dive sites with this animal

DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Tri Mix (★4.5)

The top reef starts at 3m to 6m and fall as a wall down to 25/30m On this protected wall you will find a lot of small stuff but also bigger ones. The big ones are on the ground, in the small overhangs or in the mini cavern. nice and easy for all level
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male

Old Virgin (★4.6)

This wall is for all kind of divers, easy and protected but nice. The reef falls from 5 to 25m and we have to look in the small overhangs.In the right month (May to Aug) often mantas passing in the blue. A spot also good for a night dive and a good chance to get surprised.
Sub Oceanic (Ventures Pvt. Ltd.), Shaviyani Atoll

Maroshi Thila (★4.9)

This dive site in the north of the Maldives is a pinnacle starting at 16m with overhangs and canyons. Here you will enjoy great fish life and lots of colorful soft corals.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Koh Bida Nok (★4.7)

This is one our favourite dive sites since it has the widest range of wildlife. The reef gently slopes down from the island apart from the wall at the south west which drops 22-26 meters.
Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket

Shark Point (★4.3)

Shark Point is one of Phuket’s most popular dive sites. The three pinnacles of the Shark Point break the surface in a small area. The rest is submerged and covered in soft and hard corals. This is a great drift dive. You can frequently spot leopard sharks and bamboo sharks here, hence the name.
BOURAIL AQUA DIVING, 98870 BOURAIL

Faille de Poe (★4.5)

Located in the middle of the Poe Lagoon, the rift is a really atypical site. It is an old river bed with limited visibility, often with a lot of current and an exceptional fauna. Minimum requirement is 20 dives.
SOUTH WEST ROCKS DIVE CENTRE, 2431 SOUTH WEST ROCKS

Fish Rock Cave (★4.4)

Fish Rock Cave is the only true ocean cave dive in Australia, running 125 meters right through Fish Rock. Fish Rock is in the path of the EAC (East Australian Current) which usually floods the site with warm clear water, bringing a huge variety of temperate and tropical marine species.
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Julian Rocks - Nursery (★4.3)

The perfect site for new divers, old divers, and snorkelers alike, with a protected shallow haven of 5-12m, this area is a very popular dive site.
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Julian Rocks - Hugos Trench (★4.2)

Macro heaven! With sheer walls on either side of you, expect to come across a range of small and wonderful creatures such as nudibranchs, Spanish dancers, crayfish and mantis shrimp.
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Julian Rocks - Split Bommie (★4.1)

Large scattered bombies with a unique crevice, this site is suitable for most diving levels and reaches up to 15m depth. This site provides great diving year-round with plenty of critters both large and small.
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Julian Rocks - Cod Hole (★4.2)

An amazing dive site for the experienced diver! The Cod Hole is a small underwater cave located on the northern tip and opens up at approximately 15m deep, then slopes downwards to a depth of 21m.
BOURAIL AQUA DIVING, 98870 BOURAIL

Grand coude de Kele (★4.5)

An exceptional site at 40 minutes from the dive center. This site is affordable from the second dive of the discovery pack and allows superb shallow dives as well as beautiful deep dives, where you can see not only big fish, but also small and very small ones.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Koh Bida Nai (★4.5)

One of many dive sites at Phi Phi islands. Small rocky island south from Phi Phi Lee. Diving depht starts at 5 meters and goes to 30 meters plus. This site lies just to the north of Koh Bida Nok and is made of limestone cliffs hosting a large array of marine life.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Shark Point (Hin Bida) (★4.5)

Shark Point is one the most famous and popular diving sites of Koh Phi Phi. It is maybe the best place to spot many Leopard Sharks resting and sleeping. The site consists of a large rock going down to 22 meters deep on a sandy bottom where the Sharks usually stay. Don’t worry, this kind of Shark is totally harmles
BYRON BAY DIVE CENTRE, 2481 BYRON BAY

Julian Rocks - Needles (★4.3)

The Needles is located on the southern end of Julian Rocks and consists of large bombies extending up to shallow depths. Currents and the shallow depths of 5-15m here mean there is plenty to see all year round.
GOLD COAST DIVE CENTRE, 4220 MIAMI

Cook Island - North Wall (★4.3)

“Cook Island” is known as a Marine Reserve and is home to a wide variety of marine life and breeding seabirds. Cook Island provides a great opportunity to visit a protected area and witness why so many love this special place. Max depth here is 13m.
Pura Vida Phi Phi, 81000 Krabi

Garang Heang/Hin Klai (★4.7)

This side is a submerged Pinnacle covered in coral, not as frequented as other dive sites in the region as it is not a suitable site for beginners or students.
Lake Hickory Scuba, Inc., 28681 Taylorsville

Georgia Aquarium (★4.9)

The Georgia Aquarium is one of the most renowned aquariums in the United States located in Atlanta, Georgia. This aquarium displays hundreds of different animal species amongst seven themed galleries.
SCUBA WORLD, 4557 Mooloolaba

HMAS Brisbane (Wreck) (★4.1)

The HMAS Brisbane was scuttled in July 2005 to create an artificial reef off Mooloolaba’s Sunshine Coast. The Queensland government created a Conservation Park around the wreck. This wreck is buzzing with beautiful marine life.
IATOK DIVING PARADISE, 98890 paita

Fausse passe de Uitoé (★4.4)

Fausse pass comprising a plateau with a sandy beach and a beautiful, jagged drop-off. Best done in calm weather. Very weak current in the bay. A must-see.
Pura Vida Phi Phi, 81000 Krabi

Malong Bay/Turtle Rock (★4.7)

On the West side of Phi Phi Leh , north of Maya Bay, there is the bay of Malong, a frequented dive site between December and May, only dived occasionally during the Monsoon season.
A-1 Scuba and Travel Aquatics Center, 80120 Littleton

Denver Aquarium (★4.7)

With four different diving exhibits there is lots to see in this indoor underwater playground. Come get some certification dives done, dive with the family or have a chance to get up-close and personal with some endangered and protected species you may never get to see in the wild.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Koh Lanta

Palong Bay (★4.4)

Situated on the east side of Phi Phi Ley, Palong Bay is the next bay north of the famous Maya Bay, made famous by the movie “The Beach.” This dive is s relatively simple one and is rarely affected by currents. The dive heads south from Palong Bay towards Maya Bay.
Polphut B. (#4421034)

Monuments/Zodiak (★4.2)

Monuments, Similan Islands’ Hideaway Bay, is a shallow, sandy dive site with unique underwater statues, including Thai Zodiac figures and tsunami memorials. Perfect for night dives, it offers diverse macro life such as ghost pipefish, various shrimp, octopus, and crabs. Suitable for all diver skill levels.
LADY MUSGRAVE EXPERIENCE, 4670 Burnett Heads

Manta Bommie (★4.4)

Off the southern end of Lady Musgrave Island this drift dive is a Manta Ray cleaning station, with a bommie sitting at 18-20m at the base with the tip sitting at 14-16m