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sShark Point
is part of a Marine Sanctuary and is justifiably the most popular of the
local dive sites. Named after the docile Leopard Sharks that are often
encountered resting on the sandy seafloor here. The official Thai name
for this site is Hin Musang or 'Shark Rock'. Approaching from the sea
Shark Point appears as a tiny rock outcropping of no particular interest
but beneath the surface lies a vast multicolored reef teeming with marine
life. The main attraction here, in addition to sharks and vast schools
of tropical fish are the colorful soft corals and sea fans that decorate
this huge limestone pinnacle. The reef can be broken into three main sections
and most divers could spend several days at least exploring the many interesting
facets of the site which is arguably the most popular of all the local
day-diving sites. Currents can be brisk at this site but they tend run
parallel to the reef sections and allow for an excellent drift dive back
to the dive boat
To protect the fragile eco-system and preserve the tremendous
variety of marine life that occupies the reef this popular dive site was
declared a marine sanctuary in 1992 by the Thai government and all forms
of commercial fishing, collecting of marine life, or other forms of harmful
activity are prohibited. Official mooring buoys have been installed and
no anchors should be dropped here.
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