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Intan Bay

Pulau Payar, Malaysia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Vibrant coral gardens known for resident blacktip reef sharks.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, part of the Pulau Payar Marine Park, features vibrant coral gardens and bustling reef life. It is renowned for its shallow areas where snorkelers and divers can easily encounter juvenile blacktip reef sharks. The diverse topography includes gentle slopes and coral bommies, making it a visually engaging dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefsharkturtlebeginner friendlysnorkelingwide angle

Marine Life

blacktip reef sharkbarracudagiant groupermoray eelanemonefishpufferfishdamsel fishhard coralssoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow reefs for beginners and deeper sections with generally mild currents.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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