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Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

Sheltered Phi Phi Leh wall dive known for leopard shark encounters.

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Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi is a boat-access wall and reef route off Phi Phi Leh, usually dived in gentle conditions with a shallow start, sloping terrain, and regular shark-focused sightings.

About Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi is a boat dive along the sheltered east side of Phi Phi Leh where a shallow plateau drops over reef and wall sections toward deeper blue water. The site is usually treated as an easy scenic dive, with leopard sharks as the signature sighting and mixed reef life spread along the slope.

Research Estimate At Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
Current StrengthNo current

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Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi Planning Details

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Reported Depth

5m - 18m

Depth Note

Public site descriptions consistently place the route on a shallow plateau around 5-6 m dropping into mid-teen reef and wall terrain, while some broader area listings mention deeper local maxima; 18 m is used as the conservative recreational depth baseline here.

Best Season

The most reliable conditions are typically during the Andaman dry season from about November to April, with January to March often offering the calmest surface conditions and clearest water.

Typical Conditions

Divers usually start shallow and follow a gentle reef-and-wall profile in light current. Ordinary visibility is often in the 10-20 m range, and the site is commonly treated as one of the easier Phi Phi Leh dives.

Safety & Access At Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

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Safety Notes

This is generally an easy guided boat dive, but it still runs from live boats around Phi Phi Leh and should be dived with the guide's route and pickup plan. Maintain normal spacing from the wall and reef edge, especially if visibility softens or boats are active nearby.

Local Intel For Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

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The standard dive starts on the shallow upper reef and follows the wall or sloping terrain southward, staying in modest depths while looking for resting or cruising leopard sharks and other reef life.

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Wildlife at Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi

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Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Whale Shark Wall, Ko Phi Phi Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

divechamp.com · Dive Directory

Depth, visibility, current, and terrain summary for the named site.

thailandliveaboards.com · Dive Operator

Broader Phi Phi site overview supporting easy conditions and shark-focused sightings in the area.

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