Dive-site story
Hin Bida is a submerged limestone formation located southeast of the Phi Phi Islands. Often referred to as Phi Phi Shark Point, the site features a central rock pinnacle that breaks the surface at low tide, tapering off into fingers of hard and soft coral slopes surrounded by a wide sandy bottom. Divers navigate around the scattered coral bommies and submerged boulders to search for bottom-dwelling sharks and macro critters sheltered among the crevices.
Leopard sharks resting on the outer sandy ridges
Schools of yellowtail barracuda and fusiliers swirling around the pinnacle top
Abundant soft corals and sea anemones covering sheltered rock faces
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dry northeast monsoon brings calm seas and clear visibility across the Andaman Sea.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard sharkStegostoma tigrinum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pharaoh cuttlefishSepia pharaonis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Harlequin shrimpHymenocera picta | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
