West Ridge dive site is located on the west side of Sipadan Island. It is a famous spot for turtles and the groupers living there. There are also a lots of black coral formations. The wall is superb with reef sharks often patrolling the area. It is a good dive site for underwater macro photography as well as snorkeling and free diving. This site is suitable for all level divers.
You can dive West Ridge all year long. Access: Boat. See the map of West Ridge on the right for the exact location.
Fishes you may spot while diving West Ridge
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Clownfish
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Grouper
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Napoleon Wrasse
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Sweet Lip
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Turtle
Photos
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Blacktip Shark patrolling the crystal clear water... EPIC photo!Photo by Yann Hubert -
Huge Hammerhead Shark patrolling the reef in French PolynesiaPhoto by Yann Hubert -
Beautiful & Colorful Mandarin FishPhoto by Rich Guest -
Yellow Seahorse in Lembeh StraitPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Clown fishes waiting in front of their blue anemone housePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Lion Fish swimming in crystal clear waterPhoto by Agnes Tjandranegara -
Surreal LifePhoto by Jihye Lee -
Artificial StructuresPhoto by Jihye Lee -
School Of Sweet LipsPhoto by Jihye Lee -
Clownfish AnemonePhoto by Rich Guest
Diving Reviews for this region
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Liveaboard Reviews in Sipadan
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