Remote atoll 300 km off Borneo. Known for a scalloped hammerhead mating aggregation of hundreds of individuals in open blue water. Very limited access window.

About This Spot

Remote atoll 300 km off Borneo. Known for a scalloped hammerhead mating aggregation of hundreds of individuals in open blue water. Very limited access window.

Best Months to Visit

Peak season: April with 80% chance of sighting Hammerhead Shark.

April: 80%
May: 80%
June: 65%
March: 60%

Practical Information

Location: Layang Layang (Malaysia)
Coordinates: 7.3700°, 113.8300°
Effort: expedition
Accessibility: Hard
Observation mode: diving

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