Layang-Layang (Swallow Reef)

About this site

A remote atoll in the South China Sea famous for schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks from March to May. The wall diving here is spectacular with pristine coral coverage.

Conditions

Country

Malaysia

Region

Spratly Islands, South China Sea

Max depth

5–40 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

26–30°C

Difficulty

Advanced

Best season

March to August (resort open only)

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Drift

Marine life

• Hammerheads
• Sharks
• Mantas
• Rays
• Barracuda
• Pelagic fish