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Sunken Island
Sunken Island is a boat-dive coral shoal in Siquijor.
Local operator required
Boat logistics and current make local dive-center support the normal plan.
Offshore Siquijor shoal with a coral slope, current risk, and a guide-led boat plan.
About Sunken Island
Also known as Takot Shoal, Sunken Island is an offshore coral shoal off Siquijor with a shallow crest and a deeper drop that rewards careful buoyancy. The top carries healthy hard and soft coral, while the richest fish life sits on the slope and around the coral hill. It is a boat dive that rewards control and local timing, because current can build and the site is better suited to experienced divers. The payoff is a classic coral-and-pelagic Siquijor profile with seahorses, eagle rays, and dense reef fish.
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Research Estimate At Sunken Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Sunken Island?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sunken Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 40m
Depth Note
Offshore shoal that starts around 12m and drops toward 40m, with the richest life in the 12-20m band.
Best Season
Year-round, with the Visayan dry season from February through May usually giving the clearest water.
Typical Conditions
Offshore coral shoal with healthy hard and soft coral, a 12-40m profile, and current that can strengthen on the day.
Safety & Access At Sunken Island
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Treat it as a guide-led boat dive, keep depth disciplined, and stay conservative if the current or sea state builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal plan; use a local dive operator rather than expecting a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area rules and the dive center's boat procedures.
Local Intel For Sunken Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive, with the richest coral and fish life in the 12-20m band and a deeper drop for experienced divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The main slope is deep enough that scuba is the safer default.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the site sits too deep for a casual snorkel.
Wildlife at Sunken Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sunken Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sunken Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
