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Perhentian Islands

Two islands, warm reefs, and easy boat diving in Malaysia's Marine Park waters

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 14 sources

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Wildlife In Perhentian Islands

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Perhentian Islands.

A blacktip reef shark swims over sandy seabed.
Sharks

Blacktip Reef Shark

Carcharhinus melanopterus

2 linked spots

brown turtle in sea
Turtles

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

2 linked spots

a fish that is swimming in the water
Saltwater Fishes

Barracuda

1 linked spot

a fish swimming in water
Saltwater Fishes

Parrotfish

1 linked spot

green and black fish in body of water
Rays

Stingrays

1 linked spot