Elephant Rock (Hin Pusa) - Similan Island 8

 
Also called: Elephant Head Rock

Elephant Rock is one of the larger boulders that protrudes from the sea just south of the main Similan Island (Island 8). The site is probably one of the best in the main Similans group. It gets its name from the shape of the large boulder, which some think resembles an elephant's head (looks more like his ear to me). Beneath the waves is a large pile of boulders, with several swim-throughs.

You'll find lots of things on the boulders, if you look carefully. Several large fans can be found on he vertical sides, but watch your depth and bottom time. This is a dive site where it's easy to find yourself deeper than you think. Besides, there are lots of interesting things to see on top of the boulders as well. That's where I found the scene below - a large school of small fish and a giant moray being cleaned by two shrimp. The eel seems to be a bit ticklish, but he still lets one of the shrimp crawl through his mouth.

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