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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

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
Current Strength:

Mild

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