Pistol Paradise
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.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
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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