Lankayan - Lankayan Wreck Suggest edit

Malaysia Suggest · Sabah Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

50 minAvg dive time

March to OctoberBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

26.0–29.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Lankayan Wreck is a popular dive site located near Lankayan Island in Sabah, Malaysia. The site features a sunken wreck that attracts a variety of marine life, providing divers with an exciting underwater experience.

Divers can explore the wreck and surrounding coral reefs, encountering diverse marine species such as turtles, barracudas, and various reef fish. The wreck itself is a focal point, often covered in soft corals and attracting schools of fish.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Permits are required for diving in the area and can be arranged through local dive operators.
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Bottom types:
sand coral wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting for photography is during midday; macro photography is excellent around the wreck.

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