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KASHIWA MARU (POSSIBLY)

This isn’t your typical Sipadan drift, and that's precisely why we love it. The Kashiwa Maru, or what we strongly suspect is the Kashiwa Maru, sits at 50 metres, a proper deep dive that demands experience and good air management. Dropping down, the first thing you notice isn't the wreck itself, but the sheer size of the resident dogtooth tuna patrolling the blue, a stark contrast to the reef sharks elsewhere on the island. When you hit the deck, the wreck is a skeletal framework, heavy with cables and chains, but the structure is still very much there, forming caverns for schooling barracuda. Our favourite part is peeking into the darker recesses, where you’ll often find large groupers lurking. It’s a quiet, humbling dive, usually with just your group, and a refreshing break from the usual Sipadan spectacle. We’d suggest going early, before the current picks up too much, for the best visibility. This site is for divers who appreciate history and the silent, imposing presence of a large wreck, not just the usual parade of reef life.