Hawksbill Turtle
The Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a very popular species among divers and snorkellers. It has a colourful shell and a beautfiul shape. It's found in tropical and sub-tropical areas seas and oceans around the world. They were hunted almost to extinction for their shells, but numbers have bounced back in recent years. They are omnivorous, eating soft animals such as jellyfish, as well as algae, sea grass and corals.
A Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Thailand
Credit: Yoichi Higashida
A swimming Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Credit: Helen Holmgren
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) at The Similan Islands
Credit: Helen Holmgren
Hawksbill Turtle at The Similan Islands
Credit: Jane & David Williams
A Hawksbill Turtle at Koh Bon
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Hawksbill Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Tetrapoda |
| Order: | Testudines (Turtles) |
| Family: | Cheloniidae (Modern sea turtles) |
| Genus: | Eretmochelys (Eretmochelys) |
| Species: | Eretmochelys imbricata |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 1 metre |
No Troubles Just Bubbles divers who recently spotted Hawksbill Turtle
(13) - No Troubles Just Bubbles divers have spotted Hawksbill Turtle on a liveaboard trip - showing the 8 most recent
Indonesia
Alex
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives
Liveaboard:
Blue Force One
Destinations:
North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, North Ari Atoll, South Ari Atoll, Faafu Atoll
When:
Apr 2026
Gary Wilkinson
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Stingray
Destinations:
Similan Islands
When:
Dec 2025
Shaun
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Mar 2025
Bkw
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 8
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2025
MarkusM
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Similan Quest
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Similan Islands
When:
Feb 2025
Taru
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 5
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Dec 2024
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