Krabi Scuba Diving - Shark Point
( Hin Musang)
 
Shark
Point (Hin Musang)
 Limestone
Pinnacle
Gardens
of Hard & Soft Corals
Tropicals,
Clown fish, Leopard Sharks
Moderate
to Strong Currents
10
to 20 Meters Visibility
All
Levels of Diver
Shark Point (Hin Musang in Thai) is a marine sanctuary that
derives its name from the Leopard Sharks that are encountered
resting on the sandy bottom. The reef comprises three pinnacles,
the largest breaking the surface and appearing as a barren
rock outcropping.
Beneath the surface its a different story
as this amazingly multicolored reef offers the diver vast
schools of tropicals, colorful soft corals and vibrant sea
fans that decorate the limestone pinnacles. Currents can
be brisk at this site but they tend to run parallel to the
reef sections and allow for an excellent drift dive back
to the dive boat.
To protect Shark Points fragile ecosystem the Thai government
declared this site a marine sanctuary in 1992 and as such
have preserved it for one and all. All forms of commercial
fishing, marine life collection or other forms of harmful
activity (spear-fishing) are prohibited.
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Provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand
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