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Aquarium

Sipadan Mabul Islands, Malaysia
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Vibrant coral slope teeming with countless reef fish.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is aptly named for its aquarium-like conditions, featuring a vibrant coral slope teeming with an incredible density of marine life. Divers are consistently surrounded by massive schools of fish, dozens of green and hawksbill turtles, and resting whitetip reef sharks. The sheer biodiversity against a healthy reef backdrop makes it a breathtaking experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlesharkbeginner friendlywide angleschooling fishdrift dive

Marine Life

Green turtleHawksbill turtleWhitetip reef sharkHumphead parrotfishSchooling barracudaSchooling jackfishGiant trevallyNapoleon wrasseClown triggerfishHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Gentle slope suitable for all, though currents can be variable.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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