Violet Gaze

Huw Penson has captured an extraordinary portrait of a giant moray eel at Koh Tachai Pinnacle, showcasing the impressive dental array and piercing violet eye that makes this species so captivating. The lighting perfectly illuminates the eel’s textured skin and prominent teeth, whilst the cleaning station context suggests this individual was comfortable enough with the photographer’s presence to remain partially emerged from its rocky crevice. Koh Tachai Pinnacle’s diverse topography provides ideal habitat for these apex predators, making encounters like this a highlight of any Similan liveaboard adventure.