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| Diving Type | - Pinnacle Dive: Exploring underwater rock formations. - Drift Dive: When currents are present, divers can drift along with the current. - Macro Photography: An excellent spot for photographing small marine creatures. |
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| Level | This site is best suited for Advanced Open Water Divers and above due to the depth and potential for strong currents. |
| Depth | 24-30 meters. The shallowest point on the first pinnacle is about 4-5 meters, while the sandy bottom between the pinnacles sits at around 18 meters. |
| Visibility | 10-25 meters. |
| Current | mild to strong |
| Water Temp | 28-30 degrees Celsius. |
| Dive Site | Shark point consists of three main underwater pinnacles, which are a rich source of marine life. |
| Season | You can dive year-round, but the best time is between November and April. During this period, the skies are clear, the sea is calm, and underwater visibility is excellent, allowing for clear views of marine life. - Best Time: November - April - Monsoon Season: May - October. The sea may be rougher with reduced underwater visibility, but diving is still possible. |
| Highlight | Shark Point is a vibrant hub of marine biodiversity: Sharks: The main attraction is the leopard shark, which is frequently seen resting motionless on the sandy bottom. You can also spot bamboo sharks hiding in crevices. Fish & More: The pinnacles are covered with diverse life, including moray eels, lionfish, scorpionfish, and schools of snappers, jacks, and barracudas. Macro Life: It's an excellent location for macro photography, with a variety of nudibranchs, crabs, and shrimps. Other Encounters: You may also encounter sea turtles, pufferfish, and if you're very lucky, a whale shark. |
General Info
It's a series of interconnected underwater rock formations teeming with colorful soft corals, sea fans, sea anemones, and clownfish. As expected, it's a spot where you can easily encounter sharks, specifically leopard sharks often resting on the sandy bottom, as well as bamboo sharks hidden in the rocky crevices.
Additionally, there's a chance to see sea turtles, seahorses, scorpionfish, angelfish, pufferfish, and various nudibranchs. You might even get lucky and spot a whale shark.
The maximum depth is 24 meters. Be cautious of the relatively strong currents in the central area between the northern and southern formations.
Dive Site (Detail)
- Pinnacle 1: This is the largest rock formation and is the only one with a section that rises above the water. It is the most densely covered with soft corals, sea anemones, and various marine life.
- Pinnacles 2 & 3: These are submerged rock formations located not far from the first pinnacle. They are just as rich in marine life and are spots where divers can easily encounter leopard sharks.
Go There
Tourists can visit these dive sites on either a one-day trip or a liveaboard. One-day trips typically depart from Phuket and include three dives at the King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point, and Koh Dok Mai. The travel time is approximately 1.5 hours, and most companies offer hotel transfers in Phuket.
As for liveaboard trips, these dive sites are usually included in the Southern Andaman route. Each trip may have slightly different dive sites depending on suitability and weather conditions.
How to Go toPhuket
By Plane
Currently, there are direct domestic flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and several other provinces in Thailand, as well as direct international flights from dozens of countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, London, Frankfurt, Bali, Sydney, and Paris. If you cannot fly directly from your country to Phuket, you can fly to Bangkok and then choose from over 50 daily flights from Bangkok to Phuket, with a travel time of just one hour.
By Car
From Bangkok, take the Thonburi-Pak Tho route (Highway 35) and then Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road), passing through Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, and Phang Nga. Cross the Sarasin Bridge to enter Phuket Province. The total distance is 862 kilometers.
By Bus
Regular and air-conditioned buses depart from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok to Phuket daily.
By Train There is no direct train service from Bangkok to Phuket. If you wish to travel by train, you must get off at Phun Phin Railway Station in Surat Thani Province and then take a bus to Phuket.
Flight Info.
Airport: Phuket International Airport (HKT). There are direct flights from Bangkok and other major cities in Thailand, as well as international direct flights.Overnight
You can find a wide range of accommodation options in various parts of Phuket, from budget-friendly hostels to luxury resorts. Areas that are convenient for travel to Chalong Pier include Chalong, Rawai, Kata, and Karon.Emergency
Here is the English translation for the list of hospitals in Phuket that provide hyperbaric chamber services:
