South Point
Location: Sabah, Malaysia
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 40m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Coordinates:
- 4.105473, 118.631106 (Directions on Google Maps)
Overview
South Point is one of Sipadan’s premier deep-water dive sites, famous for its strong currents and encounters with large pelagic species. Divers may spot scalloped hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, and large schools of jacks cruising along the reef edge and deep drop-offs. With its dramatic underwater topography and potential for unforgettable big-animal sightings, South Point is best suited for experienced divers. Sipadan
Access: Boat access
Marine life: scalloped hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna
Nearby Dive Sites
- Lobster Lair (0.3 km away)
- Staghorn Crest (0.5 km away)
- Turtle Patch (0.6 km away)
- West Ridge (1.3 km away)
- The Jetty (1.4 km away)
- Drop-Off (1.4 km away)
Recent Dives
- South Point - 2025/03/26 (by MMaresca · Mar 26, 2025 · Depth: 20.08m · Duration: 50 min)
- South Point - 2022/04/20 (by MMaresca · Apr 20, 2022 · Depth: 24.11m · Duration: 64 min)