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Dive Sites : Shark Point (Hin Mu Sang)

Rating :
Depth : 5 - 25 Meters (15 - 80 feet)
Visibility : 5 - 25 meters (15 - 80 feet)
Diving Levels : Advanced Levels

Shark Point Dive Site ? Ko Lanta, Thailand.

Shark Point was named for the frequent sightings of leopard sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum) in the area. Known as Hin Mu Sang by locals, this divesite lies nearby the Anemone Reef and King Cruiser Wreck, and is made up of 3 main pinnacles that lie in an almost north-to-south formation, with the axis slightly tilted to the east. These pinnacles are usually referred to by their number ? the north-most pinnacle is ?Number 1?, and also forth. They are located around 25 ? 27 km to the east of Chalong Bay, or half-way between Ko Phi Phi and Phuket. Shark Point is about 5 ? 10 minutes by boat from Anemone Reef and King Cruiser Wreck.

This site has the most diversity of fish and corals among the 3 divesites in the area. Each pinnacle is about 10 ? 15 m away from the others and has areas covered with striking purple and pink soft corals, sea fans ranging from 50 cm to as big as a person, as well as beds of table coral, staghorn coral and coral head.

Pinnacle No.1 is the only visible from the surface and has a small lighthouse, with a surprisingly large submerged portion. No.2?s peak is at 5 ? 7 m below surface and No.3?s peak is a 15 m underwater. The sand bottom is about 12 m down on the north side, and the pinnacle stretches out a little to the northwest to a depth of around 24 m and shallower, to depth of around 15 ? 22 m on the south and east side, with scattered rock all around.

The dive usually starts from one pinnacle and finishes at the next pinnacle, with the direction depend on the current. As there is a great diversity of marine life here, it is almost impossible to cover all three pinnacle is rarely visited because the average depth is quite deep. For a more enjoyable one-hour dive, most people dive from No.1 to No.2 or vice versa.

The marine life:  Some species of marine life that inhabit the area are scorpionfish, lionfish, pufferfish, blue-ringed angelfish (Pomocanthus annularis), snappers, groupers and a few types of eels. On the rock and between corals, look for colourful nudibranchs, durban dancing shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) and also cute little juvenile fish like the cube boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) and harlequin sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodontoides). Above the reef, there are also schools of fish like the yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda), yellowline snapper and soldierfish. And of course, as the site name suggests, Shark Point is the place to go for divers eager to spot big fish. There is always a good chance of finding leopard sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum) lying on the bottom next to the pinnacle, and grey bamboo sharks can also be found hiding under coral heads or inside small crevices. However, sharks are not the only highlight of the sea ? tiger-tail seahorses (Hippocampus comes) and ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) frequently provide divers with a pleasant surprise among the sea fans and corals.

Current :  Moderate to strong current running in a northeast ? south ? west direction. The current on the north side will be stronger at low tide, and vice versa.

We make daily dive trips to Ko Haa every day during high season on board our luxury dive boat MV Go Dive.

We keep group sizes small to ensure you get the most out of each fun dive. This also reduces impact on our reefs. Our emphasis is on safety, fun and personal service within a relaxed and stress-free environment. You will find the atmosphere and service on our dive boats, beyond anything you have experienced before!

Our experienced Divemasters know the dive sites extremely well, and will be happy to discuss what you would like to see, and the type of dive or snorkel experience you would like to have. Each dive is personally planned with the divers in each group, to ensure you enjoy each and every dive you make with us. A full briefing is provided at each site, with helpful tips on what to look for, safety information, and the most interesting places to visit.

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