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Pulau Lankayan
Sabah
Pulau Lankayan is another unforgettable gem offering a fascinating array of diving opportunities in a remarkably small area. It is located 90 minutes (by speedboat) from the northeast Sabah town of Sandakan. Of all the islands in Malaysia, it offers the best chance for sighting whale sharks. The best time to see these mesmerising giants is between March and May. Otherwise, you will have to be content with ogling bamboo sharks, mandarinfish, mimic octopuses, porcelain crabs and ghost pipefish.
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To spice your diving menu a little, Lankayan also offers a couple of wrecks. Right in front of the island’s only resort is the Lankayan Wreck, a scuttled illegal fishing vessel.
Today, it is home to an array of fish which relish the irony of its shelter. These include yellow pikes, groupers and even the ghost pipefish.
On the other side is the Mosquito Wreck. It is really an armed barge that sank during World War Two. However, this makes it old enough to be encrusted with lots of corals and inhabited by a bevy of fish life. On its doorstep lies a nursery of baby whitetip sharks. Enjoy the experience of feeding them!
At Lankayan, accommodations range from simple chalets to deluxe apartment rooms.
