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Double whale shark sighting delights divers off Koh Tao
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Two whale sharks were spotted at separate dive sites around Koh Tao, Surat Thani, today, July 5, giving Thai and foreign divers an opportunity to observe the animals in their natural habitat .
Key facts
- Two whale sharks were spotted at separate dive sites around Koh Tao, Surat Thani, today, July 5, giving Thai and foreign divers an opportunity to observe the animals in their natural habitat .
- The sightings took place at Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock, two of the island’s best-known dive sites
- The fisherman, who has worked at sea for 10 years, said sightings of the species in Pattaya are relatively uncommon.
- Koh Tao Tourism Association President Rumluek Assavachin said June to September is the island’s peak season for whale shark sightings
Summary
The sightings took place at Chumphon Pinnacle and Sail Rock, two of the island’s best-known dive sites. Divers took photos and videos of the whale sharks, which were estimated to be three to four metres long, swimming among schools of fish.
Koh Tao Tourism Association President Rumluek Assavachin said June to September is the island’s peak season for whale shark sightings. During this period, whale sharks are regularly reported at dive sites including Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Hin Khao, Kong Tung Ku and other popular diving locations .