Layang-Layang

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Layang-Layang, Malaysia

Best timeMarch to August
Water temp27-30°C / 81-86°F
Visibility20-40m+ / 65-130ft+
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth40 m
Avg depth25 m
Nearest airportBKI
Schooling hammerhead sharksRemote atollDeep walls
Scuba

Layang-Layang is a remote atoll in the middle of the South China Sea, often called 'The Jewel of the Borneo Banks'. It's world-renowned for its pristine deep walls and the seasonal aggregation of scalloped hammerhead sharks that patrol the blue.

Features

A remote coral atoll with walls that drop to over 2000m. The main attraction is the seasonal schooling of scalloped hammerheads. The visibility is exceptional, and the reefs are pristine, with large gorgonian fans and abundant fish life.

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