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Commonly found patrolling shallow coral reefs and lagoons, it is one of the most frequently encountered reef sharks in the Indo-Pacific.","Carnivore","Variable","Small groups",[29,30],"coastal","reef",[32,33],"Coastal zone","Coral reef",[35,65,85,103,121,141,159,179,196,215,233,252,269,287,304,323,341],{"id":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"description":39,"countryCode":40,"countryName":41,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":43},49,"apo-reef","Apo Reef","Apo Reef is the second-largest contiguous coral reef system in the world and the largest in the Philippines, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It boasts over 400 coral species and between 385 and 530 fish species, including a high chance of encountering sharks, manta rays, and various turtles. The park offers dramatic walls, extensive coral gardens, and often strong currents that attract large pelagic species, making it an adventurous destination best suited for experienced divers.","philippines","Philippines",true,[44,45,46,48,50,52,54,56,58,60,61,63],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},3,{"month":49,"probability":13},4,{"month":51,"probability":13},5,{"month":53,"probability":13},6,{"month":55,"probability":13},7,{"month":57,"probability":13},8,{"month":59,"probability":13},9,{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},11,{"month":64,"probability":13},12,{"id":66,"slug":67,"name":68,"description":69,"countryCode":70,"countryName":71,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":72},40,"ari-atoll","Ari Atoll","Ari Atoll, one of the largest natural atolls in the Maldives, is a diver's paradise renowned for its consistent pelagic encounters. Its unique topography of thilas (underwater pinnacles) and kandus (channels) creates dynamic drift dives with strong currents, attracting a remarkable diversity of marine life, including whale sharks, manta rays, and various shark species. While coral splendor can be less prominent due to currents, the focus here is on thrilling encounters with big marine life.","maldives","Maldives",[73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":86,"slug":87,"name":88,"description":89,"countryCode":70,"countryName":71,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":90},39,"baa-atoll","Baa Atoll","Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, vibrant coral reefs, and dramatic underwater topography. It's globally famous for Hanifaru Bay, a seasonal hotspot where hundreds of manta rays and whale sharks gather to feed, offering unparalleled encounters. The atoll's diverse dive sites, including thilas (submerged pinnacles) and reef walls, provide rich experiences for all levels of divers.",[91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":47,"slug":104,"name":105,"description":106,"countryCode":70,"countryName":71,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":108},"fuvahmulah","Fuvahmulah","Fuvahmulah stands out as a unique single-island atoll in the deep Indian Ocean, lacking a surrounding lagoon and rising steeply from the ocean floor. This distinctive geography funnels nutrient-rich currents, making it a world-class destination renowned for year-round encounters with large pelagic species. It is particularly famous as a global hotspot for sharks, offering reliable sightings of tiger sharks, thresher sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic manta rays.",false,[109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":122,"slug":123,"name":124,"description":125,"countryCode":126,"countryName":127,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":128},20,"koh-lipe","Koh Lipe","Koh Lipe, nestled in the Andaman Sea, is renowned for its pristine coral reefs and exceptional marine biodiversity within Tarutao National Marine Park. Divers can explore vibrant soft coral gardens, dramatic pinnacles, and encounter a wide array of marine life, from macro critters like seahorses and nudibranchs to larger pelagics such as barracudas, reef sharks, and occasional whale sharks and manta rays. It offers diverse dive sites suitable for all levels, often with fewer crowds than other popular Thai destinations, earning it the nickname 'The Maldives of Thailand'.","thailand","Thailand",[129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":142,"slug":143,"name":144,"description":145,"countryCode":126,"countryName":127,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":146},22,"koh-tao","Koh Tao","Koh Tao, known as 'Turtle Island,' is a compact tropical gem in the Gulf of Thailand, celebrated worldwide for its exceptional and affordable scuba diving. Divers can explore vibrant coral-encrusted pinnacles, diverse reefs, and fascinating shipwrecks teeming with marine life, including stingrays, groupers, and seasonal whale sharks. The island offers calm waters and generally excellent visibility, making it an ideal destination for all levels of divers.",[147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":160,"slug":161,"name":162,"description":163,"countryCode":164,"countryName":165,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":166},23,"lankayan-island","Lankayan","Lankayan Island, nestled in the Sulu Sea off Malaysian Borneo, is a pristine marine sanctuary renowned for its vibrant macro life, fascinating wrecks, and seasonal whale shark sightings. As part of the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA), it offers tranquil diving over healthy coral reefs and serves as a vital nesting ground for green and hawksbill turtles, making it an ideal destination for both avid divers and nature lovers. Please note that the resort on Lankayan Island is typically closed during January and February due to the monsoon season, which can bring less favorable diving conditions.","malaysia","Malaysia",[167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":49,"slug":180,"name":181,"description":182,"countryCode":40,"countryName":41,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":183},"malapascua","Malapascua","Malapascua is one of the world’s most iconic destinations for reliable pelagic encounters, especially early morning dives with pelagic thresher sharks. Divers can also explore vibrant macro life, mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses, reef sharks and technical wreck diving. The island stands out for its unique combination of shark encounters and diverse reef ecosystems.",[184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":53,"slug":197,"name":198,"description":199,"countryCode":200,"countryName":201,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":202},"ningaloo-reef","Ningaloo reef","Ningaloo Reef is the world's largest fringing reef, easily accessible from the shore and a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity. It is renowned for seasonal aggregations of whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales, offering divers pristine corals and abundant marine life in its crystal-clear waters. Be aware of seasonal cyclone risks from January to March and the potential presence of Irukandji jellyfish, especially during warmer months.","australia","Australia",[203,204,205,206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":216,"slug":217,"name":218,"description":219,"countryCode":70,"countryName":71,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":220},38,"north-male-atoll","North Male Atoll","North Male Atoll is renowned for its diverse dive sites, including classic Maldivian thilas (pinnacles), captivating channels, vibrant coral gardens, and fascinating wrecks like the Victory. Its proximity to the capital, Malé, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking encounters with a rich variety of marine life, from schools of colorful reef fish to majestic pelagics.",[221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":59,"slug":234,"name":235,"description":236,"countryCode":237,"countryName":238,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":239},"raja-ampat","Raja Ampat","Raja Ampat, located in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province, is at the heart of the Coral Triangle and boasts the world's highest marine biodiversity. Its pristine waters offer a spectacular array of coral species, vibrant reef fish, and iconic pelagic encounters like manta rays and wobbegong sharks, making it a dream destination for divers. These nutrient-rich waters are known for strong currents, which sustain the abundant marine life and offer thrilling drift dives.","indonesia","Indonesia",[240,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":62,"slug":253,"name":254,"description":255,"countryCode":126,"countryName":127,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":256},"richelieu-rock","Richelieu Rock","Richelieu Rock is a world-renowned, horseshoe-shaped pinnacle in the Andaman Sea, famous for its vibrant purple soft corals and exceptional biodiversity. It acts as a natural magnet for marine life, drawing everything from elusive macro critters like seahorses and ghost pipefish to majestic whale sharks and manta rays, making it a dream destination for underwater photographers and big animal enthusiasts alike.",[257,258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268],{"month":22,"probability":20},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":20},{"month":55,"probability":20},{"month":57,"probability":20},{"month":59,"probability":20},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":270,"slug":271,"name":272,"description":273,"countryCode":126,"countryName":127,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":274},21,"similan-islands","Similan Islands","The Similan Islands are renowned for their vibrant coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, making them one of Thailand's premier diving destinations. Divers can expect to encounter an impressive array of species, from tiny nudibranchs and seahorses to large pelagics like manta rays and whale sharks, especially around iconic sites such as Richelieu Rock. The national park status ensures a protected environment, offering a unique opportunity to explore pristine underwater ecosystems. Note that the national park is closed annually from mid-May to mid-October due to the monsoon season, making diving impossible during these months.",[275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":17,"slug":288,"name":289,"description":290,"countryCode":164,"countryName":165,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":291},"sipadan","Sipadan","Sipadan Island is a world-renowned dive destination in the Celebes Sea, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. Formed atop an extinct volcano, it features walls plunging 600 meters, attracting abundant pelagic life including barracuda tornadoes, numerous green and hawksbill turtles, and various shark species. Situated within the Coral Triangle, it offers a breathtaking mix of schooling fish, vibrant corals, and a chance for thrilling encounters with larger marine creatures, making it a bucket-list destination for divers globally.",[292,293,294,295,296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":18,"slug":305,"name":306,"description":307,"countryCode":308,"countryName":309,"isTop":107,"bestMonths":310},"sodwana-bay","Sodwana Bay","Sodwana Bay, nestled within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is celebrated for hosting Africa's southernmost coral reefs, teeming with exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystems. Divers can expect encounters with a wide array of marine life, from vibrant reef fish and intricate corals to larger pelagics like sharks, manta rays, and migrating whales. Its warm, clear waters, influenced by the Agulhas current, make it a premier year-round diving destination.","south-africa","South Africa",[311,312,313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},{"id":324,"slug":325,"name":326,"description":327,"countryCode":40,"countryName":41,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":328},48,"tubbataha-reefs","Tubbataha Reefs","Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Sulu Sea, is one of the healthiest and most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world. Accessible only by liveaboard for a limited season each year, it offers pristine coral walls, an abundance of pelagic life, and encounters with various shark species, manta rays, and whale sharks. Due to its remote location and protected status, it remains an unparalleled diving destination for experienced divers seeking world-class underwater encounters.",[329,330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340],{"month":22,"probability":20},{"month":13,"probability":20},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":20},{"month":57,"probability":20},{"month":59,"probability":20},{"month":17,"probability":20},{"month":62,"probability":20},{"month":64,"probability":20},{"id":342,"slug":343,"name":344,"description":345,"countryCode":70,"countryName":71,"isTop":42,"bestMonths":346},37,"vaavu-atoll","Vaavu Atoll","Vaavu Atoll is renowned for its exhilarating channel dives, attracting large pelagic species like sharks and eagle rays with its strong currents. It also offers vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and unique night diving experiences, making it a paradise for advanced divers while still providing calmer spots for beginners.",[347,348,349,350,351,352,353,354,355,356,357,358],{"month":22,"probability":13},{"month":13,"probability":13},{"month":47,"probability":13},{"month":49,"probability":13},{"month":51,"probability":13},{"month":53,"probability":13},{"month":55,"probability":13},{"month":57,"probability":13},{"month":59,"probability":13},{"month":17,"probability":13},{"month":62,"probability":13},{"month":64,"probability":13},null]