Elephant Head Rock - Similan Island

General Information

Elephant Head (aka Elephant Rock) is the biggest pinnacle in the Similan Island chain. It is located about 1.5 km south of Koh Similan Island ( # 8 ). There are three large boulders that emerge above water, with the biggest one located in the west. One of the rocks could be said to resemble an elephant. At this site submerged boulders are piled up, forming walls and swim-throughs that are covered with assorted soft corals and seafans. The dive site at the Similan Islands is sourrounded by sand at a maximum depth of 35-40 meters.

This map is reproduced with permission from Pocket Divesite Guide Book
Similan including Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock
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Current

Moderate to strong. At high tide, current flows from southwest to northeast and at lowtide from northeast to southwest. Close to the rocks the waterflow also fluctuates and creates unpredictable water movements. There are always sheltered areas as well to stay out of the currents if needed. Always an interesting dive!

Marine Life

White tip and black tip sharks are not a rarity at Elephant Head. In fact juvenile white tips can often be seen in the cracks of the submerged boulders. Great Barracudas, Giant Trevally, Fusiliers, Rainbow Runners and Big Snappers are commonly found in mid water. The smaller critters such as Boxer and Cleaner shrimp as well as Octopus are living here as well. And of course the occasional Whale Shark and Manta Ray visit this site from time to time.