Shark Point (Phuket)
Also known as: Hin Musang
Best time to dive
January to December; November to May
What you might see
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- FrogfishLikely
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- NudibranchLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - pinnacle is a scuba dive site, not a standard snorkel stop
Safety notes
Mild to strong currents around the pinnacle; anchoring/mooring prohibited (protected sanctuary), so boats hold position or use buoys; leopard sharks are easily disturbed - maintain distance and no touching
Permits & fees
Declared a marine sanctuary by Thai Fisheries Department in 1992 with a 2.5km no-fishing/no-collection radius; not a national park - no dive entrance fee currently charged (unlike Similan/Phi Phi)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Chalong, Phuket
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.