Lipah Bay
Shallow reef shark nursery, great for snorkelers and photographers.
Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
Lipah is a remarkable dive site renowned as a shark nursing location. Here, you’ll often encounter baby white tip sharks resting beneath the abundant table corals. Experienced guides are skilled at locating these gentle creatures and allowing encounters without disturbing them or the surrounding reef. Beyond the sharks, Lipah offers vibrant coral reefs in shallow waters, making it an excellent choice for snorkeling. The site is also actively involved in coral restoration efforts, with new coral being planted to help rebuild damaged areas. Photographers frequently visit this beautiful location due to its unique wildlife and stunning underwater scenery.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
sharkturtlecoral reefshore divebeginner friendlyphotography
Marine Life
Whitetip reef sharkGreen sea turtleTable coralStaghorn coralParrotfishAngelfishAnemonefishSweetlips
Things to Note
Difficulty:
all levels
Shallow, calm areas for beginners and snorkelers, with deeper sections and unique sharks for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficmild currents
This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by Bali Freedivers
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