HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Southwest Pinnacle

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30 to 45 minutes southwest of Koh Tao, these large pinnacles range from 30 to 5 m. Sandy ocean floor with big rocks on the south side. many cracks on the pinnacles where small wildlife can be found. The shallower parts of the pinnacles are covered in magnificent anemones.

Big schools of Barracuda, Snapper and Fusilliers. Large marbled groupers at depth, as well as bluespotted ribbontail rays. Whale Sharks like to cruise this divesite quite frequently.

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Wildlife Species

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SSI Training Centers

21m / 69ft

Max. Depth

beginner

Level

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