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Located at the southernmost tip of Sipadan Island, South Point plunges into the deep Celebes Sea along a sheer vertical wall. Strong currents often sweep past the corner, drawing pelagic species from open ocean waters. Early morning descents into the blue off the ledge offer chances to encounter schooling hammerheads and patrolling grey reef sharks, while green sea turtles rest inside wall crevices and bumphead parrotfish graze across the coral shallows.
Pelagic encounters in the blue off the steep oceanic drop-off
Cruising grey reef and whitetip sharks along the reef wall
Resident green turtles resting along ledges and gorgonian fans
Drifting with strong currents past colorful soft coral colonies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and peak underwater visibility typically occur during the dry season from April through November.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bumphead ParrotfishBolbometopon muricatum | Common |
Marine forecast
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