Dive-site story
Situated off Mataking Island in Sabah's Semporna region, Stingray City features a sloping seabed interspersed with coral bommies and wide sandy patches. The site is named for the frequent presence of rays resting along the sand or feeding near coral heads. Divers drift along the gentle slope while examining the soft corals and hard coral formations for macro subjects and cruising reef life.
Multiple ray species camouflaged in the sandy flats or resting under ledges
Expansive coral bommies sheltering macro fauna such as frogfish and nudibranchs
Frequent green turtle and hawksbill turtle sightings around the reef crest
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest surface conditions and peak water clarity occur during the dry season between March and October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blotched fantail rayTaeniurops meyeni | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted frogfishAntennarius pictus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common |
Marine forecast
