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.
Pistol Paradise
Muck diving paradise for macro life and pistol shrimp.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depth, typically mild currents, and easy navigation.
Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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