This dive site is a channel located off Sipadan Island, renowned for its healthy sloping coral reef and abundant marine life. It gets its name from the frequent sightings of various ray species, which are often seen cruising the currents alongside turtles and reef sharks. The topography makes it an excellent drift dive when conditions are right.
Black Ray Channel
Channel dive famous for rays, turtles, and reef sharks.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Reef Shark
Jack
Hawksbill Turtle
Southern Eagle Ray
Reef Manta Ray
Bumphead Parrotfish
Giant Trevally
Napoleon Wrasse
Green Sea Turtle
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Potential for moderate to strong currents flowing through the channel.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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