Shark · Thailand
Where to see sharks in Thailand
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see sharks in Thailand is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the shark as a target species, 7 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Bangkok dive centers, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi & Ao Nang and Phuket. Encounters are split into scuba diving and snorkeling. Two "shark tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 7 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Nov–Apr. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
7 listed operators
Thailand · Bangkok dive centers
Planet Scuba Bangkok — Shark Dive
Scuba divingFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- THB 6,900
- Checked
- Official source
Thailand · Koh Phi Phi
Blue View Divers
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- THB 1,700 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Thailand · Koh Phi Phi
The Adventure Club Phi Phi
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Nov–Apr
- Price
- ฿2,900 / person
- Checked
- Official source
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Thailand · Krabi & Ao Nang
Kon-Tiki Krabi
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- THB 3,300
- Checked
- Official source
Thailand · Krabi & Ao Nang
Railay Dive Center
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- 2 dives THB 2,900 · 3 dives THB 3,900
- Checked
- Official source
Thailand · Phuket
Rumblefish Adventure
Scuba divingSnorkelingBeach & water play- Season
- Nov–Apr
- Price
- THB 3,990
- Checked
- Official source
Thailand · Phuket
Sea Bees Diving Phuket
Scuba divingSnorkelingIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Nov–Apr
- Price
- THB 4,200
- Checked
- Official source
Shark season
Sharks in other countries
Activities in Thailand
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see sharks in Thailand?
7 operators name the shark as a target species. Main regions: Bangkok dive centers, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi & Ao Nang and Phuket.
Do you have to get in the water to see sharks?
Formats on record: scuba diving and snorkeling. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is shark season?
Most listings give the season as Nov–Apr. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Sharks are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.