This dive site is centered around a submerged rock pinnacle or seamount in the world-renowned Sipadan area. It is famous for the large schools of sweetlips that are commonly found congregating around the formation. Divers can also expect vibrant coral growth and a high chance of encountering reef sharks and turtles.
Sweetlips Rock
Vibrant rock pinnacle known for schooling sweetlips fish.
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 Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by The Reef Dive Resort - Mataking Island
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Soft Coral
Sea Fan
Reef Shark
Barracuda
Hawksbill Turtle
Nurse Shark
Oriental Sweetlips
Turtle
Bumphead Parrotfish
Grey Reef Shark
Giant Trevally
Sweetlips
Napoleon Wrasse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
Potential for strong currents and deep profiles common to the region.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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