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Pistol Paradise

Sipadan Mabul Islands, Malaysia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Muck diving paradise for macro life and pistol shrimp.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a classic muck diving experience near Mabul Island, featuring a sandy slope with rubble and small artificial reefs. Divers explore the bottom to find a wealth of macro critters, most notably the eponymous pistol shrimp and their goby partners.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

muck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlyshrimp

Marine Life

pistol shrimpgobyvarious nudibranch speciesfrogfishghost pipefishmandarinfishribbon eelsflamboyant cuttlefishseahorsescuttlefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth, typically mild currents, and easy navigation.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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