158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay

158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay

Thai marine researchers have reported a remarkable sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the coast of the southern province of Krabi.

Thailand’s Maya Bay Thrives with Record Shark Sighting

In a remarkable turnaround, Maya Bay—a gem on Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands known for its appearance in "The Beach"—has become a conservation success as researchers report an unprecedented sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks in its waters. Earlier this month, experts from the Marine National Park R...

Shark ‘n’ awe as blacktip reef sharks swarm Maya Bay in Krabi

Shark ‘n’ awe as blacktip reef sharks swarm Maya Bay in Krabi LegacyTourists got more than just postcard views in Thailand’s paradise bay this month, as researchers spotted a jaw-dropping 158 blacktip reef sharks cruising the shallows in one fin-tastic return to form. Maya Bay, the once-trampled beauty spot made famous by The Beach, is making waves again, this time for all the right reasons. Thai marine boffins say they’ve recorded the highest n…