Dive-site story
Shark Fin Rock is a submerged granite pinnacle system rising from the sandy seabed in the Samae San area. Granite boulders form swim-throughs and crevices covered in encrusting corals, barrel sponges, and sea whips. Currents around the formation attract pelagics alongside bottom-dwelling species that seek shelter in the rocky cracks.
Granite boulder formations with swim-through crevices and overhangs
Resting bamboo sharks under rocky ledges
Schools of yellowtail barracuda and fusiliers circling the main pinnacle
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings calmer seas and clearer conditions to the outer islands of Samae San.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownbanded bamboo sharkChiloscyllium punctatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail barracudaSphyraena flavicauda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ornate ghost pipefishSolenostomus paradoxus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| BatfishPlatax teira | Common |
Marine forecast
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