Plongée à Layang-Layang — Malaysia
Layang-Layang is a remote oceanic atoll rising from 2,000m depths in the South China Sea. Sheer walls drop into the abyss, and scalloped hammerhead sharks school in the blue from March to May. The atoll's isolation means the reefs are pristine and the pelagic action is world-class — when it's open to divers.
- Score
- 65.6
- Visibilité
- 20–61m
- Température
- 28–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, October
SCORE
7.3733°N
113.8433°E
Layang-Layang is a remote oceanic atoll rising from 2,000m depths in the South China Sea. Sheer walls drop into the abyss, and scalloped hammerhead sharks school in the blue from March to May. The atoll's isolation means the reefs are pristine and the pelagic action is world-class — when it's open to divers.
Sabah's Hammerhead Shark Atoll
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
67.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Extremely remote atoll — military airstrip; flight to Kota Kinabalu (1 hr) for all medical care
Top Operators
Layang-Layang Island Resort
PADI