Sipadan & Mabul - Mabul & Kapalai

Sipadan’s reputation for big fish action is well-earned. We regularly see grey reef sharks, barracuda tornados, and bumphead parrotfish schools, particularly along the wall. Mabul, by contrast, is a macro haven; think frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and various nudibranchs on sandy slopes and jetties. It’s a classic combo: Sipadan for the adrenaline, Mabul for the slow hunt.

Location
Mabul & Kapalai, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
4.110000, 118.830000

Marine Protected Area: Sipadan Island Park

Nearby Dive Sites in Mabul & Kapalai

Nearest Dive Centres to Sipadan & Mabul

Marine Life in Mabul & Kapalai

Home to 127 recorded species including 77 reef fish, 28 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 3 clams & mussels, 2 other.

Notable Species