Whale Shark

Dive sites with this animal

Member Diving, Koh Samui, 84320 Koh Samui

Sail Rock, Thailand (★4.4)

Sail Rock is a pinnacle which rises to 15m above and 40m below the surface. Sail Rock lies between Koh Phangan and Koh tao. It’s famous for its natural underwater vertical swim through or chimney which divers can enter at 6 metres and exit at 18.

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.

PLONGEQUILIBRE, 75008 PARIS

Marsa Shagra House Reef (★4.4)

Marsa Shagara is a bay with an easy sand bottom entrance that leads to South or North reef dives. The depth starts at 1m and drops to 40m + outside the bay. It is one of the most pristine house reef dives in the south. This dive is great for entry level and experienced divers.

Peter S. (#417559)

Rangali Madivaru (★4.4)

Rangali Madivaru (Madi = Manta, Faru = long Reef) is a manta cleaning station located in the channel at approx. 9 meters on the edge where the sloping bottom meets a plateau reef. This dive site is best visited during the manta season when the current is outgoing, otherwise when the current is incoming.

PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Manta Point, Sekar Kuning (★4.6)

Located in the south of Nusa Penida Island and facing the Indian Ocean, Manta Point can often have big waves. This dive site has large rock mounds which are often visited by manta rays for self cleaning, giving this site it’s name.

Member Diving, Koh Samui, 84320 Koh Samui

Chumphon Pinnacle (★4.5)

The main pinnacle of Chumphon Pinnacle comes as shallow as 14 meters and the deepest point of the site goes as deep as 45 meters. Offering great opportunities for divers at Open Water level through to XR level.

Peter S. (#417559)

Roca Partida (★4.7)

Roca Partida may seem like it is out in the middle of nowhere, sitting approximately 70 miles west of Socorro and 85 miles from San Benedicto, but it is thriving with life. Accessible only by liveaboard, this is an advanced dive on a pinnacle that rises from hundreds of feet of water.

SSI Service Center Japan, 101-0051 Chiyoda-ku

Hasama Ocean Park (★3.8)

Hasama Ocean Park is in the inner bay of Tateyama on the Boso Peninsula. There is a beach, but boat diving is the main activity. At “Takane“ point, about 5 minutes from the harbor, there is a shrine and a large torii in the water.

Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket

Richelieu Rock (★4.6)

Richelieu Rock is one of the most popular dive sites in Surin Islands National Park. It is a limestone reef that rises almost vertically from a depth of 35 meters, and appears only at low tide, about 1 meter above the surface.

Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Hin Muang (★4.5)

Here you will find Thailand’s highest vertical wall, bejewelled with vibrant purple soft corals. One side of the submerged rock levels out at around 60 metres and the other disappears into the abyss. Vast carpets of anemones cover shallower sections of the reef while sea fans cling precariously to the steep walls.

Big Blue Diving, 84360 Koh Tao

Hin Pee Wee (★4.5)

Large rock formations and smaller pinnacles (shallowest point is about 7m). Lots of soft corals and whip corals. Gets to 22m+. Not a lot to see if limited to 12m. Next HTMS Sattakut wreck and can both be dived in the same dive.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Southwest Pinnacle (★4.5)

30 to 45 minutes southwest of Koh Tao, these large pinnacles range from 30 to 5 m. Sandy ocean floor with big rocks on the south side. many cracks on the pinnacles where small wildlife can be found. The shallower parts of the pinnacles are covered in magnificent anemones.

Hobo-Ya Similan, 83130 Phuket

Ko Losin (★4.4)

On the eastern side of the Malay peninsula, near the border between Thailand and Malaysia, this lighthouse reef point sits more than 100km off the coast, a truly isolated island in the middle of the ocean.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Green Rock (★4.4)

This “drift“ dive site is located on the north side of Nan Yuan Island, adjacent to Koh Tao. The name “Green Rock“ comes from the fact that the roots near the surface of the water look green. The depth ranges between 10 and 25 meters and 30 to 40 meters depth can be found with a short swim to the West.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Shark Island (★4.4)

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.

Fedor Z. (#3558131)

HTMS Suphairin 313, Wreck (★4.6)

Lying just 15M north of No Name Pinnacle, this newly sunk wreck is 44.9M long, 7M wide, is a high speed attack ship. Belonging to the Gulf Patrol Fleet, Royal Thai Navy and built by Singapore Ship Building and Engineering Company Limited.

Peter S. (#417559)

Maamigili Beyru (★4.2)

Dive site right on the corner of Maamigili Island at the southern end of the Ari Atoll, which also has an airport. Outer reef slowly sloping down to approx. 10 m, then more or less steep wall up to over 40 meters with smaller overhangs and crevices. Depending on the current, right or left shoulder along the reef.

Koh Tao Divers, 84360 Koh Tao

HTMS Sattakut 742, Wreck (★4.4)

The HTMS Sattakut is a wreck that rests at a max depth of 35m, with the top of the tower at 18m. The wreck is 48 meters in length and lies just south of a neighboring pinnacle dive site, Hin Pee Wee, a favorite destination for safety and deco stops after exploring the wreck.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Twins Koh Tao (★4.5)

Dive into a world of wonder at Twins, aka Twin Peaks - the ultimate Koh Tao dive site! Explore 2 massive underwater rocks from 7 to 20 meters deep, perfect for divers of all levels. Ideal for stunning underwater photography, with consistently good visibility. Don’t miss out on this gem near Koh Nangyuan!

BLUE MARINE WAVE YACHT INC., 6015 Lapu-Lapu

Oslob Whale Shark (★4.4)

Geographically located in Cebu, Oslob is a fourth-level municipality. It was once a small, quiet coastal town. However, it has become a tourist attraction because of the whale sharks (Butanding in Filipino). Occasionally, whale sharks gather on the Oslob coastline to raise and breed their young.

Adang Sea Divers, 91110 Koh Lipe

8 mile rock (★4.3)

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.

watcharakron P. (#4035950)

Koh San Chalarm เกาะสันฉลาม (★4.3)

The most southern rocks in Samesarn area, extra 30 mins by dive boat from Chuang Island. It is also a practice target for the navy. You can find bullets, and missiles underwater. It is safe (sort of).

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.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

White Rock Koh Tao (★4.5)

White Rock, also known as White Rock and Black Rock, is located to the south of Nan Yuan Island, adjacent to Koh Tao. The whole site is a fairly large root, so no matter how many dives you do, you will never get bored of it, depending on the course you take, the depth and the type of life you observe. Beginners and seasoned divers alike should enjoy it.

Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi

Koh Haa Neua #1 (★4.5)

Recently seen around Koh Haa Neung are zebra sharks, black trip reef sharks, several different whale sharks, devil (mobular) rays, nurse shark, eagle ray, guitarfish and many other larger species, making the group of 6 islands at Koh Haa one of the top dive and snorkel locations in Thailand.