Best time to visit location
Between Dec and April is the most appropriate time to travel to Phi Phi islands.
Information about the site
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'Hin Bida' is located 8 km south east of Koh Phi Phi Leh and is a submerged rock. It should not be mistaken for another Phuket dive site called Shark Point that's situated about half way between Phuket Island and the Phi Phi Islands.
Access to the site
Hin Bida is usually only visited by Phi Phi scuba daytrip boats, the journey taking around 45 minutes. It's named Shark Point because of the leopard sharks that reside here and can be seen either sleeping on the sandy bottom at the edge of the reef or cruising slowly by.
Conditions around the site
The top of the rock just breaks the surface of the water. The rocky reef descends down to 21 metres on the north side and 19 metres to the south. It is covered in soft corals and colourful anemones with their resident clownfish. Barrel sponges also thrive here and house scorpionfish. Giant clams are scattered all around.
Resident reef fish include schools of blue-lined snappers, fusiliers, parrotfish, bannerfish, butterflyfish and damselfish. Porcupinefish, pufferfish and boxfish are also common. There are plenty of featherstars, plume worms, Christmas tree worms and crinoids.
Moray eels reside in the cracks and crags as do lobsters and red octopus. Look closely for even smaller species of marine life such as shrimps and crabs. Watch out for white banded sea snakes too. Visibility varies here from 5m to 20m and currents are normally mild.
Recommended diver experience level
Advanced DiverAdvanced Diver,Advanced diver with certificate up to rescue diver and at least 50 dives