Sangalaki
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Pulau Sangalaki
Why dive here
With 118+ marine species recorded in the area - including manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Sangalaki offers some of Derawan Islands's richest diving.
Sangalaki, a remote outpost in the Derawan Islands, delivers on its manta ray promise, most days. We've often found ourselves drifting near the cleaning stations, watching these graceful giants circle, sometimes for an entire dive. It's a shallow dive, usually around 10-15 meters, making it accessible for most experience levels, though currents can pick up, so keep an eye on your dive guide. Beyond the mantas, you'll spot plenty of reef sharks cruising by and schools of fusiliers zipping around the coral bommies. It’s a site we always look forward to, especially for those calm morning encounters.
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