It is possible to see whale sharks whilst scuba diving in Koh Tao, Thailand.
Rhincodon typus, aka whale sharks, are the world’s biggest fish and can grow up to an amazing 18 meters in length.
Whale sharks don’t permanently live around Koh Tao, but periodically migrate through the Gulf of Thailand. As part of their journey, whale sharks can be observed filter-feeding near dive sites off Koh Tao, notably at isolated pinnacle formations such as Chumphon Pinnacle, Southwest Pinnacles or Sail Rock.
Koh Tao doesn’t have whale sharks every day. It’s impossible to guarantee scuba diving with a whale shark in Thailand. You should appreciate, to scuba dive with a whale shark you need to be fortunate. But it can (and does) happen.
Whilst you are diving in Koh Tao, Thailand, if we hear that whale sharks are being seen near Koh Tao we’ll do our best to get you there. Scuba diving with the biggest fish in the sea can be the adventure of a lifetime.