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Whitetip Avenue is a shark-rich wall dive on Sipadan.
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Sipadan dive days are permit-controlled and normally booked through licensed operators.
Boat-access wall dive on Sipadan's east side, Whitetip Avenue is known for whitetip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, turtles, and strong coral growth on the wall. The site suits confident scuba divers who are comfortable with a deeper profile, operator-managed boat entries, and currents that can shift during the dive. It is one of the island's signature shark dives, so buoyancy, gas planning, and a steady return strategy matter more than chasing a long route.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 40m
Depth Note
Site pages place Whitetip Avenue around 17-40 m, with shark activity most common below 30 m.
Best Season
April to December
Typical Conditions
Calmer water is more likely in the drier months, with a clear wall profile, shifting current, and frequent shark and turtle encounters.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan gas and buoyancy carefully; the wall profile and shark encounters make situational awareness more important than rushing the route.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; Sipadan permits and licensed operators are required.
Legal Notes
Follow Sabah Parks permit rules and operator briefings; Sipadan access is controlled by the park.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site is a classic wall dive where the shark action and coral cover make a controlled, buoyant descent the right approach.
Freediving
Whitetip Avenue is not a freedive-first site; only the shallowest reef edge makes sense for very experienced breath-hold divers on calm days.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary here. The reef top may be visible from the surface, but the main draw is the shark-rich wall below.
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Research Sources
Directory profile with boat access, current, visibility, depth, and shark notes.
Official tourism listing that includes White-Tip Avenue among Sipadan dive sites.
Sipadan permit booking and approval rules from Sabah Parks.
Operator overview of Sipadan conditions, current, and site names including White Tip Avenue.
Whitetip Avenue page with location and 17-40 m depth range.
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